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Dulce de Leche vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between dulce de Leche and Coca-Cola

  • Coca-Cola has less vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, choline, vitamin B12, potassium, and zinc.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 31% more than Coca-Cola.
  • The glycemic index of Coca-Cola is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17400%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +3850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1830%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.002mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +29600%

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
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9671.4%
Contains more FatsFats +36650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +479%
Contains more OtherOther +4275%
Contains more WaterWater +214.6%

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 Coca-Cola
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Coca-Cola DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0mg 31%
Phosphorus 193mg 10mg 26%
Calcium 251mg 2mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 0.3mg 16%
Carbs 55.35g 9.56g 15%
Protein 6.84g 0.07g 14%
Calories 315kcal 37kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Fats 7.35g 0.02g 11%
Potassium 350mg 2mg 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.02mg 7%
Magnesium 22mg 0mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0g 5%
Sodium 129mg 4mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.1µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0g 3%
Folate 11µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0mg 1%
Iron 0.17mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 9.56g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 8.97g N/A
Copper 0.004mg 0.001mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 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 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 Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.