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Dulce de Leche vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are dulce de Leche and chinese cuisine different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus, while chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 42% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 11 times more calcium than chinese cuisine. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of calcium, while chinese cuisine contains 22mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index (60) than dulce de Leche (42).

Dulce de Leche and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types were used 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1040.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more IronIron +552.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1125%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.1%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3846.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +309.1%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +659.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%
Contains more WaterWater +174.5%
~equal in Protein ~7.08g

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +468%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3470.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +146.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71.9%
~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.3µg 51.3µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.055mg 27%
Calcium 251mg 22mg 23%
Phosphorus 193mg 76mg 17%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.978g 16%
Carbs 55.35g 7.29g 16%
Iron 0.17mg 1.11mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 2.13g 12%
Sodium 129mg 409mg 12%
Calories 315kcal 105kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.161mg 11%
Choline 89.1mg 34.5mg 10%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 11.6mg 10%
Folate 11µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.443mg 8%
Selenium 2.7µg 6.7µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.48µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.32mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.5mg 6%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.147mg 6%
Copper 0.004mg 0.049mg 5%
Cholesterol 29mg 14mg 5%
Potassium 350mg 204mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.82mg 4%
Fats 7.35g 5.3g 3%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 1.217g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 74µg 63µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Protein 6.84g 7.08g 0%
Net carbs 55.35g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 6IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 49.74g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0.55g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.556g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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.
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.