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Plum vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Plum and Dulce de Leche

  • Plum is richer in Vitamin C, yet Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Dulce de Leche is 29% higher.
  • Plum contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Dulce de Leche. Plum contains 9.5mg of Vitamin C, while Dulce de Leche contains 2.6mg.
  • Plum contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Plums, raw 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.
Plum
Plum
3
:
6
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +1325%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Contains more Calcium +4083.3%
Contains more Magnesium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1106.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.9%
Contains more Zinc +690%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.17
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +1325%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Contains more Calcium +4083.3%
Contains more Magnesium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1106.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.9%
Contains more Zinc +690%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.17

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.
Plum
Plum
7
:
5
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Vitamin A +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Plum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Dulce de Leche
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 A +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
1
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Water +203.8%
Contains more Protein +877.1%
Contains more Fats +2525%
Contains more Carbs +384.7%
Contains more Other +373%
Plum
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Dulce de Leche
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 Water +203.8%
Contains more Protein +877.1%
Contains more Fats +2525%
Contains more Carbs +384.7%
Contains more Other +373%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
1
:
2
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1499.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +752.3%
Plum
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1499.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +752.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
3
:
3
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Glucose +198.2%
Contains more Fructose +859.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2560.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +635.7%
Plum
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Dulce de Leche
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more Glucose +198.2%
Contains more Fructose +859.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2560.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +635.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 0.7g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.28g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 11.42g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 46kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 3.07g 0.32g Plum
Sugar 9.92g 49.74g Plum
Fiber 1.4g 0g Plum
Calcium 6mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.17mg
Magnesium 7mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 16mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 157mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 0mg 129mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.057mg 0.004mg Plum
Manganese 0.052mg 0.002mg Plum
Selenium 0µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 345IU 267IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.2mg Plum
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 9.5mg 2.6mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.016mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.21mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.016mg Plum
Folate 5µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 6.4µg 1.3µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Plum
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 4.534g Plum
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum 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
9%
Plum
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.