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Cocoa bean vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa bean and Dulce de Leche

  • Dulce de Leche contains less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Selenium than Cocoa bean.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 400% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dulce de Leche is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
Contains more Iron +9029.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2063.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.2%
Contains more Potassium +616.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +706.3%
Contains more Copper +90075%
Contains more Manganese +186750%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
Contains more Calcium +126.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +9029.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2063.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.2%
Contains more Potassium +616.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +706.3%
Contains more Copper +90075%
Contains more Manganese +186750%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
Contains more Calcium +126.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +637.5%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +637.5%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +164.6%
Contains more Fats +78.2%
Contains more Other +345.7%
Contains more Water +963.3%
Equal in Carbs - 55.35
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 Protein +164.6%
Contains more Fats +78.2%
Contains more Other +345.7%
Contains more Water +963.3%
Equal in Carbs - 55.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 18.1g 6.84g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 7.35g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 55.35g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 1.76g 49.74g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 15.52mg 0.17mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 22mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 193mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 350mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 129mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.79mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.004mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.002mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 2.7µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.016mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.405mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.21mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.016mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 11µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.3µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Cocoa bean
Trans Fat 0.364g Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 2.143g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.375g Cocoa bean
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Dulce de Leche
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Cocoa bean
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.226g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.

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