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Dulce de Leche vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Dulce de Leche and Coconut milk

  • Dulce de Leche has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, Coconut milk has more Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 83% more.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dulce de Leche and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1468.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more IronIron +864.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +6550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.6%

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% 16% 4% 6% 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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +948.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2.8mg

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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +899.1%
Contains more OtherOther +146.5%
Contains more FatsFats +224.4%
Contains more WaterWater +135.5%

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
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.7%

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 Coconut milk
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Coconut milk Opinion
Calories 315kcal 230kcal Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 2.29g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 23.84g Coconut milk
Vitamin C 2.6mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 55.35g 3.34g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 5.54g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Coconut milk
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg 37mg Coconut milk
Calcium 251mg 16mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 263mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 1.64mg Coconut milk
Sugar 49.74g 3.34g Coconut milk
Fiber 0g 2.2g Coconut milk
Copper 0.004mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.79mg 0.67mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 100mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 267IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.15mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Manganese 0.002mg 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 2.7µg 6.2µg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.026mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.76mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.183mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.033mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg Dulce de Leche
Folate 11µg 16µg Coconut milk
Trans Fat 0.364g Coconut milk
Choline 89.1mg 8.5mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 4.534g 21.14g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 1.014g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.261g Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.027mg Coconut milk
Threonine 0.083mg Coconut milk
Isoleucine 0.09mg Coconut milk
Leucine 0.17mg Coconut milk
Lysine 0.101mg Coconut milk
Methionine 0.043mg Coconut milk
Phenylalanine 0.116mg Coconut milk
Valine 0.139mg Coconut milk
Histidine 0.053mg Coconut milk
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Coconut milk
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
22%
Dulce de Leche
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.606g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/nutrients

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

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