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Dulce de Leche vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dulce de Leche and Chinook salmon

  • Dulce de Leche has more Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 107% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Chinook salmon contains 9 times less Calcium than Dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of Calcium, while Chinook salmon contains 28mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +796.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.1%
Contains more Iron +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Copper +1225%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +1633.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +796.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.1%
Contains more Iron +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Copper +1225%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +1633.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2787.5%
Contains more Folate +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2787.5%
Contains more Folate +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +276%
Contains more Fats +82%
Contains more Water +128.5%
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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +276%
Contains more Fats +82%
Contains more Water +128.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.9%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.9%

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 Chinook salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 0g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 7.35g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 55.35g 0g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 231kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g Chinook salmon
Calcium 251mg 28mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 22mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 193mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 350mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 129mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.79mg 0.56mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.002mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 2.7µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 267IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.154mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 11µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 29mg 85mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 4.534g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 2.662g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.