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

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The main differences between dough and dulce de Leche

  • Dough is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and copper, yet dulce de Leche is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for dough is 58% higher.
  • Dough contains 289 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. Dough contains 0.577mg of manganese, while dulce de Leche contains 0.002mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less sodium.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index than dough.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +2200%
Contains more CopperCopper +3700%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +959.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +382.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%

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.
Dough
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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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +4337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +568.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1018.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1013.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.405mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 ProteinProtein +57.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +203.7%
~equal in Carbs ~55.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +492%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
3
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +59.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +325%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.016mg 58%
Iron 3.91mg 0.17mg 47%
Selenium 28.6µg 2.7µg 47%
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 0.21mg 29%
Folate 123µg 11µg 28%
Manganese 0.577mg 0.002mg 25%
Sodium 602mg 129mg 21%
Calcium 52mg 251mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.529g 4.534g 18%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Copper 0.152mg 0.004mg 16%
Choline 8mg 89.1mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Phosphorus 105mg 193mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Fats 2.42g 7.35g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.835mg 8%
Protein 10.75g 6.84g 8%
Potassium 117mg 350mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.016mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.362g 2.143g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.375g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Calories 272kcal 315kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.405mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 22mg 2%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.79mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.3µg 1%
Carbs 51.88g 55.35g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 49.68g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 4.62g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.51g 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough 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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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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