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

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How are Dulce de Leche and Apple different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Apple is higher in Fiber.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 29% more than Apple.
  • Apple is lower in Cholesterol.

Dulce de Leche and Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Contains more Calcium +4083.3%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +1654.5%
Contains more Potassium +227.1%
Contains more Zinc +1875%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +575%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4083.3%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +1654.5%
Contains more Potassium +227.1%
Contains more Zinc +1875%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +575%
Contains more Manganese +1650%

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.
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Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1268.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.017
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1268.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.017

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2530.8%
Contains more Fats +4223.5%
Contains more Carbs +300.8%
Contains more Other +775%
Contains more Water +198%
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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +2530.8%
Contains more Fats +4223.5%
Contains more Carbs +300.8%
Contains more Other +775%
Contains more Water +198%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30514.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +635.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30514.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +635.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1917.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Fructose +1743.8%
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
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1917.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Fructose +1743.8%

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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Apple Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 11.41g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 0.26g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 0.17g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 13.81g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 52kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 0.32g 5.9g Apple
Sugar 49.74g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 0g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 251mg 6mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.12mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg 5mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 11mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 107mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.79mg 0.04mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.027mg Apple
Manganese 0.002mg 0.035mg Apple
Selenium 2.7µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 267IU 54IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 3µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.18mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.017mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.026mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.091mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.061mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.041mg Apple
Folate 11µg 3µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Apple
Trans Fat 0.364g 0g Apple
Saturated Fat 4.534g 0.028g Apple
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 0.007g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.051g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Apple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.