Dulce de Leche vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between dulce de Leche and cereal
- Dulce de Leche has less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese than cereal.
- Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 523% more than dulce de Leche.
- The glycemic index of cereal is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dulce de Leche and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2410% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19935.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3325% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +862% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +269.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1380.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14004.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37312.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +580.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +659.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +950.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.354g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +328.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +529.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +23.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 6.288mg | 523% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 5.986mg | 459% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 34.06mg | 424% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 3.87mg | 267% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 29.62mg | 184% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 814µg | 82% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 7.6mg | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 38.5mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.79mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 795mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 10mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 0.26g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 77mg | 17% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.137mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.226mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 86.85g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 7.35g | 1.08g | 10% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 0.204g | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 378kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 6.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 0.354g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0.26g | 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 |
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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.274g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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