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Dulce de Leche vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dulce de Leche and chicken meat

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in calcium and vitamin B2, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken meat is 52% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 17 times more calcium than chicken meat. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of calcium, while chicken meat contains 15mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1573.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57%
Contains more IronIron +641.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1550%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~182mg

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3941.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.6%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-600%
Contains more ProteinProtein +299.1%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more WaterWater +107.1%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +692%

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 Chicken meat
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 Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 8.487mg 52%
Protein 6.84g 27.3g 41%
Selenium 2.7µg 23.9µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.4mg 30%
Calcium 251mg 15mg 24%
Cholesterol 29mg 88mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.168mg 18%
Carbs 55.35g 0g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 2.97g 17%
Iron 0.17mg 1.26mg 14%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.94mg 10%
Fats 7.35g 13.6g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5.34g 8%
Copper 0.004mg 0.066mg 7%
Calories 315kcal 239kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 1.03mg 4%
Potassium 350mg 223mg 4%
Choline 89.1mg 65.9mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.063mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.534g 3.79g 3%
Vitamin A 74µg 48µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Phosphorus 193mg 182mg 2%
Folate 11µg 5µg 2%
Sodium 129mg 82mg 2%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 2IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.4µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 0g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.27mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.02g 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 Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients

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

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