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Dulce de Leche vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between dulce de Leche and cocoa solids

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium in cocoa solids is higher than in dulce de Leche.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 420% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is 42, while the glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2168.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +335.4%
Contains more IronIron +8052.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +94600%
Contains more ZincZinc +762%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +429.6%

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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +642.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +940.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +857%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.5%
Contains more FatsFats +86.4%
Contains more OtherOther +231.4%
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.3%

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 Cocoa solids
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.004mg 3.788mg 420%
Iron 0.17mg 13.86mg 171%
Manganese 0.002mg 3.837mg 167%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Magnesium 22mg 499mg 114%
Phosphorus 193mg 734mg 77%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Zinc 0.79mg 6.81mg 55%
Potassium 350mg 1524mg 35%
Protein 6.84g 19.6g 26%
Selenium 2.7µg 14.3µg 21%
Saturated fat 4.534g 8.07g 16%
Choline 89.1mg 12mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.241mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 2.185mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.254mg 12%
Calcium 251mg 128mg 12%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Fats 7.35g 13.7g 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.118mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 4.57g 6%
Sodium 129mg 21mg 5%
Folate 11µg 32µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.078mg 5%
Calories 315kcal 228kcal 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 55.35g 57.9g 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 1.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.44g 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%
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 Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.536g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients

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

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