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

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Significant differences between dulce de Leche and condensed milk

  • The amount of selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12 in condensed milk is higher than in dulce de Leche.
  • Condensed milk covers your daily selenium needs 22% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Condensed milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of condensed milk is 61, while the glycemic index of dulce de Leche is 42.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened.

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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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +448.1%
~equal in Potassium ~371mg
~equal in Sodium ~127mg

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2.6mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~74µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.416mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.21mg
~equal in Folate ~11µg
~equal in Choline ~89.1mg

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more FatsFats +18.4%
~equal in Carbs ~54.4g
~equal in Water ~27.16g
~equal in Other ~1.83g

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Condensed milk DV% diff.
Selenium 2.7µg 14.8µg 22%
Phosphorus 193mg 253mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.44µg 5%
Saturated fat 4.534g 5.486g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.051mg 3%
Calcium 251mg 284mg 3%
Cholesterol 29mg 34mg 2%
Protein 6.84g 7.91g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.75mg 2%
Fats 7.35g 8.7g 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.6µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 2.427g 1%
Potassium 350mg 371mg 1%
Copper 0.004mg 0.015mg 1%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.94mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.416mg 1%
Calories 315kcal 321kcal 0%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 2.6mg 0%
Carbs 55.35g 54.4g 0%
Net carbs 55.35g 54.4g N/A
Vitamin D 6IU 6IU 0%
Iron 0.17mg 0.19mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 54.4g N/A
Sodium 129mg 127mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.16mg 0%
Vitamin A 74µg 74µg 0%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.006mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.21mg 0%
Folate 11µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Choline 89.1mg 89.1mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.337g 0%
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 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 Condensed 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
23%
Dulce de Leche
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.952g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk 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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/nutrients

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

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