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Dulce de Leche vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and castanea crenata?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet castanea crenata is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Castanea crenata's daily need coverage for manganese is 69% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 58 times more saturated fat than castanea crenata. While dulce de Leche has 4.534g of saturated fat, castanea crenata has only 0.078g.

We used Dulce de Leche and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw types 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 9.3% 29% 54% 187% 30% 31% 1.8% 208% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +709.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.7%
Contains more IronIron +752.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13950%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79450%
~equal in Potassium ~329mg

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 88% 0.67% 0% 0% 86% 38% 28% 12% 65% 0% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1668.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +327.3%

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
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +204%
Contains more FatsFats +1286.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +94.4%
Contains more WaterWater +113.9%

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
16% 56% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +670.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Castanea crenata DV% diff.
Manganese 0.002mg 1.591mg 69%
Copper 0.004mg 0.562mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.344mg 27%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 26.3mg 26%
Calcium 251mg 31mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.283mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.078g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.163mg 19%
Phosphorus 193mg 72mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Iron 0.17mg 1.45mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.206mg 13%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Fats 7.35g 0.53g 10%
Folate 11µg 47µg 9%
Protein 6.84g 2.25g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.5mg 8%
Calories 315kcal 154kcal 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 2µg 8%
Carbs 55.35g 34.91g 7%
Magnesium 22mg 49mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Sodium 129mg 14mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.278g 5%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.1mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.138g 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 350mg 329mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 34.91g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.09mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.054mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.134mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
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 Castanea crenata
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
27%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/nutrients

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

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