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

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Important differences between dulce de Leche and arrowroot

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 82% more.
  • Arrowroot is lower in saturated fat.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dulce de Leche and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4083.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +1205.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2925%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8600%

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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +706.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1562.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2972.7%

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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +313.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.2%
Contains more WaterWater +181.3%

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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 11µg 338µg 82%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.059mg 27%
Iron 0.17mg 2.22mg 26%
Calcium 251mg 6mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.039g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.266mg 19%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Phosphorus 193mg 98mg 14%
Carbs 55.35g 13.39g 14%
Copper 0.004mg 0.121mg 13%
Calories 315kcal 65kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.292mg 11%
Fats 7.35g 0.2g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.143mg 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.693mg 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 1µg 8%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.174mg 7%
Protein 6.84g 4.24g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.004g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg 4%
Sodium 129mg 26mg 4%
Potassium 350mg 454mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.092g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1.9mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.63mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.