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

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Important differences between dulce de Leche and cashew

  • Dulce de Leche has less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 243% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index than cashew.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dulce de Leche and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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%
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +578.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.6%
Contains more IronIron +3829.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +54775%
Contains more ZincZinc +631.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +637%

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%
Cashew
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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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +420%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +598.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +405.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2506.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2523.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +127.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.864mg

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
Cashew
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.3%
Contains more WaterWater +452.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.4%
Contains more FatsFats +496.6%
Contains more OtherOther +45.1%

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
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1010.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1992%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cashew
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80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +618.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3300%
Contains more FructoseFructose +540%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.004mg 2.195mg 243%
Iron 0.17mg 6.68mg 81%
Manganese 0.002mg 1.655mg 72%
Magnesium 22mg 292mg 64%
Phosphorus 193mg 593mg 57%
Fats 7.35g 43.85g 56%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 23.797g 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 7.845g 50%
Zinc 0.79mg 5.78mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.423mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.417mg 31%
Selenium 2.7µg 19.9µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.058mg 27%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 34.1µg 27%
Protein 6.84g 18.22g 23%
Calcium 251mg 37mg 21%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.534g 7.783g 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Calories 315kcal 553kcal 12%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 350mg 660mg 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Carbs 55.35g 30.19g 8%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.9mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.062mg 5%
Sodium 129mg 12mg 5%
Folate 11µg 25µg 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.864mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 5.91g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0.05g 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 0g 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 Cashew
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%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.249g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients

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

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