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

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What are the main differences between dulce de Leche and almonds?

  • Dulce de Leche has less vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B2, fiber, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc than almonds.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 170% higher.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

We used Dulce de Leche and Nuts, almonds types in this comparison.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.4%
Contains more IronIron +2082.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25675%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.9%
~equal in Calcium ~269mg

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.
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%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +71%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12715%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1622.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +756.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.8%
Contains more WaterWater +551%
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.2%
Contains more FatsFats +579.3%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1372.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3187.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +957.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +900%
Contains more FructoseFructose +190.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +1371.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dulce de Leche Almonds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Dulce de Leche Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.2mg 25.63mg 170%
Copper 0.004mg 1.031mg 114%
Manganese 0.002mg 2.179mg 95%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 12.329g 80%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 31.551g 74%
Fats 7.35g 49.93g 66%
Magnesium 22mg 270mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 1.138mg 56%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Iron 0.17mg 3.71mg 44%
Phosphorus 193mg 481mg 41%
Protein 6.84g 21.15g 29%
Zinc 0.79mg 3.12mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.618mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.205mg 16%
Calories 315kcal 579kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 55.35g 21.55g 11%
Potassium 350mg 733mg 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.137mg 9%
Folate 11µg 44µg 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Choline 89.1mg 52.1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.471mg 7%
Sodium 129mg 1mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 4.1µg 3%
Saturated fat 4.534g 3.802g 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 251mg 269mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Almonds
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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