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

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How are dulce de Leche and beer different?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher than beer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, choline, vitamin B12, potassium, and zinc.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 29% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index (104) than dulce de Leche (42).

Dulce de Leche and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1196.3%
Contains more IronIron +750%
Contains more ZincZinc +7800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1278.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%

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%
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1936.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +782.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.5%

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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1387%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1459.2%
Contains more WaterWater +220.3%
Contains more OtherOther +130.3%

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 Beer
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.025mg 29%
Phosphorus 193mg 14mg 26%
Calcium 251mg 4mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0g 21%
Carbs 55.35g 3.55g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.041mg 16%
Calories 315kcal 43kcal 14%
Choline 89.1mg 10.1mg 14%
Protein 6.84g 0.46g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.02µg 12%
Fats 7.35g 0g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 350mg 27mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.01mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0g 5%
Sodium 129mg 4mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 6mg 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.6µg 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.046mg 2%
Iron 0.17mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.513mg 2%
Folate 11µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 0g N/A
Copper 0.004mg 0.005mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.008mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.