Dulce de Leche vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and amaranth?
- Dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium, yet amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 37% more.
- Dulce de Leche has 18 times more vitamin B2 than amaranth. While dulce de Leche has 0.405mg of vitamin B2, amaranth has only 0.022mg.
- The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is lower.
We used Dulce de Leche and Amaranth grain, cooked types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +434% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +195.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1135.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3625% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1740.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +606.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.854mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.022mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 2.1mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 21% | |
| Calcium | 251mg | 47mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.149mg | 16% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 18.69g | 12% |
| Calories | 315kcal | 102kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 7.35g | 1.58g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 350mg | 135mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5.5µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +365.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +161.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
