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

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The main differences between dulce de Leche and plums

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet plums are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for dulce de Leche is 29% higher.
  • Plums contain less cholesterol.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index than plums.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Plums, raw.

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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 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4083.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +690%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1106.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1325%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2500%
~equal in Iron ~0.17mg

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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +4589.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +392.3%

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
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11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +877.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +384.7%
Contains more OtherOther +373%
Contains more WaterWater +203.8%

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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9% 69% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1499.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +752.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 3% 10% 2%
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
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16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2560.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +635.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +198.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +859.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Plum DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.026mg 29%
Calcium 251mg 6mg 25%
Phosphorus 193mg 16mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.017g 21%
Choline 89.1mg 1.9mg 16%
Carbs 55.35g 11.42g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.135mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Calories 315kcal 46kcal 13%
Protein 6.84g 0.7g 12%
Fats 7.35g 0.28g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 9.5mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Potassium 350mg 157mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 74µg 17µg 6%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.1mg 6%
Copper 0.004mg 0.057mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 0µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.134g 5%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 6.4µg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 7mg 4%
Fructose 0.32g 3.07g 3%
Folate 11µg 5µg 2%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.052mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.044g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.029mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.417mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.028mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 10.02g N/A
Iron 0.17mg 0.17mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 9.92g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.26mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.009mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Plum
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
8%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.