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

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Differences between Dulce de Leche and Biscuit

  • Dulce de Leche has more Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, while Biscuit has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 10 times less Cholesterol than Dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche contains 29mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Potassium +189.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Iron +1605.9%
Contains more Copper +1950%
Contains more Manganese +18800%
Contains more Selenium +622.2%
Equal in Calcium - 235
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Potassium +189.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Iron +1605.9%
Contains more Copper +1950%
Contains more Manganese +18800%
Contains more Selenium +622.2%
Equal in Calcium - 235

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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Contains more Vitamin A +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Folate +454.5%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Folate +454.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Fats +121.8%
Contains more Other +82.9%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Water - 28.9
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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Fats +121.8%
Contains more Other +82.9%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Water - 28.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1010.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.324
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1010.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.324

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 43.1g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 7g Biscuit
Fats 7.35g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 55.35g 44.6g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 251mg 235mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 164mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 121mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 580mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 0.54mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.002mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 2.7µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 267IU 82IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.31mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.285mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 11µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.08µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 29mg 3mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.364g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.534g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 4.163g Biscuit
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 Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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