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Coconut milk vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coconut milk and Dulce de Leche

  • Coconut milk has more Manganese, Copper, and Iron, however, Dulce de Leche has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 83% more.
  • Coconut milk has 458 times more Manganese than Dulce de Leche. Coconut milk has 0.916mg of Manganese, while Dulce de Leche has 0.002mg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 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 +864.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Copper +6550%
Contains more Manganese +45700%
Contains more Selenium +129.6%
Contains more Calcium +1468.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +864.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Copper +6550%
Contains more Manganese +45700%
Contains more Selenium +129.6%
Contains more Calcium +1468.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%

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 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
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 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +224.4%
Contains more Water +135.5%
Contains more Protein +198.7%
Contains more Carbs +899.1%
Contains more Other +146.5%
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 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 Fats +224.4%
Contains more Water +135.5%
Contains more Protein +198.7%
Contains more Carbs +899.1%
Contains more Other +146.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 3.34g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 2.29g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 23.84g 7.35g Coconut milk
Carbs 5.54g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 230kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 3.34g 49.74g Coconut milk
Fiber 2.2g 0g Coconut milk
Calcium 16mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 1.64mg 0.17mg Coconut milk
Magnesium 37mg 22mg Coconut milk
Phosphorus 100mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 263mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 15mg 129mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.67mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.266mg 0.004mg Coconut milk
Manganese 0.916mg 0.002mg Coconut milk
Selenium 6.2µg 2.7µg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.8mg 2.6mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.016mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.21mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.016mg Coconut milk
Folate 16µg 11µg Coconut milk
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.027mg Coconut milk
Threonine 0.083mg Coconut milk
Isoleucine 0.09mg Coconut milk
Leucine 0.17mg Coconut milk
Lysine 0.101mg Coconut milk
Methionine 0.043mg Coconut milk
Phenylalanine 0.116mg Coconut milk
Valine 0.139mg Coconut milk
Histidine 0.053mg Coconut milk
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Coconut milk
Trans Fat 0.364g Coconut milk
Saturated Fat 21.14g 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 1.014g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
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
Coconut milk 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
5%
Coconut milk
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
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 - 16.606g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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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