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Dulce de Leche vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dulce de Leche and coffee

  • Dulce de Leche is richer than coffee in phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for dulce de Leche is 27% higher.
  • Coffee contains less cholesterol.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +614.3%
Contains more IronIron +1600%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +3850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6333.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1050%

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%
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +3326.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.191mg

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
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5600%
Contains more FatsFats +36650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +272.3%
Contains more WaterWater +246.2%

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
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14186.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

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 Coffee
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Coffee DV% diff.
Phosphorus 193mg 3mg 27%
Calcium 251mg 2mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.076mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.002g 21%
Carbs 55.35g 0g 18%
Calories 315kcal 1kcal 16%
Choline 89.1mg 2.6mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Protein 6.84g 0.12g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.254mg 12%
Fats 7.35g 0.02g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Caffeine 0mg 40mg 10%
Potassium 350mg 49mg 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.02mg 7%
Sodium 129mg 2mg 6%
Magnesium 22mg 3mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.015g 5%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Iron 0.17mg 0.01mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.001g 2%
Folate 11µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.001mg 1%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 0g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 0g N/A
Copper 0.004mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.014mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.191mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Coffee
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
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.