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.
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
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% |
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Carbs
~55.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
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
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
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 | +∞% |