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Coca-Cola vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Coca-Cola and dulce de Leche

  • Coca-Cola has less vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, choline, vitamin B12, potassium, and zinc.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 31% more than Coca-Cola.
  • The glycemic index of Coca-Cola is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Dulce de Leche.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17400%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +3850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1830%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
~equal in Manganese ~0.002mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +29600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +214.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9671.4%
Contains more FatsFats +36650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +479%
Contains more OtherOther +4275%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola Dulce de Leche
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.405mg 31%
Phosphorus 10mg 193mg 26%
Calcium 2mg 251mg 25%
Saturated fat 0g 4.534g 21%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.835mg 17%
Choline 0.3mg 89.1mg 16%
Carbs 9.56g 55.35g 15%
Protein 0.07g 6.84g 14%
Calories 37kcal 315kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Fats 0.02g 7.35g 11%
Potassium 2mg 350mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.79mg 7%
Magnesium 0mg 22mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.143g 5%
Sodium 4mg 129mg 5%
Selenium 0.1µg 2.7µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.375g 3%
Folate 0µg 11µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.11mg 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 9.56g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 8.97g 49.74g N/A
Copper 0.001mg 0.004mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Dulce de Leche
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coca-Cola
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $3)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
  2. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.