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Dulce de Leche vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are dulce de Leche and apple pie different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1,2, and potassium, while apple pie is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily need for phosphorus, 24% more than apple pie.

Dulce de Leche and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types were used 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.
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 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2181.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +438.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +393.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +704.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +611.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9000%

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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +601.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.5%

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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.8%
Contains more OtherOther +94.4%
Contains more FatsFats +49.7%
Contains more WaterWater +81.8%

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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +486.1%

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 Apple pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Apple pie DV% diff.
Phosphorus 193mg 24mg 24%
Calcium 251mg 11mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.158mg 19%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.119mg 14%
Iron 0.17mg 1.21mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.01µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 2.198g 12%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.134mg 10%
Protein 6.84g 1.9g 10%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.182mg 8%
Potassium 350mg 65mg 8%
Carbs 55.35g 34g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.123mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 266mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.16mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 4.388g 6%
Fats 7.35g 11g 6%
Vitamin A 74µg 29µg 5%
Copper 0.004mg 0.046mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 7mg 4%
Calories 315kcal 237kcal 4%
Saturated fat 4.534g 3.797g 3%
Folate 11µg 4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3.2mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Apple pie
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
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.737g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.