Dulce de Leche vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and chocolate?
- Dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5, yet chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 114% more.
- Dulce de Leche has 8 times more vitamin B2 than chocolate. While dulce de Leche has 0.405mg of vitamin B2, chocolate has only 0.05mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in dulce de Leche is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.
We used Dulce de Leche and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +348.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +563.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4617.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70850% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +523.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 1.028mg | 114% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 8.02mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 18.519g | 64% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 1.419mg | 62% |
| Fats | 7.35g | 31.28g | 37% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.05mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 56mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 9.54g | 18% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 546kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.297mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 2.01mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 559mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 8.1µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 1.092g | 5% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 4.88g | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.725mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.23µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 206mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 61.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 0.947g | N/A |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2859.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +325.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.5% |
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Other
~1.7g
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +345.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.2% |
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:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +198.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +10.7% |
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Starch
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
