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

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What are the differences between Dulce de Leche and Cornmeal?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in Calcium, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Cornmeal is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 52% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 84 times more Calcium than Cornmeal. While Dulce de Leche has 251mg of Calcium, Cornmeal has only 3mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cornmeal is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +8266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +146.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Contains more Iron +2464.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Copper +1800%
Contains more Manganese +8600%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +8266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +146.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Contains more Iron +2464.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Copper +1800%
Contains more Manganese +8600%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1037.5%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.382
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1037.5%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.382

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +320%
Contains more Water +156.8%
Contains more Other +243.1%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.11
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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +320%
Contains more Water +156.8%
Contains more Other +243.1%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +449.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.8%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +449.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +6042.6%
Contains more Glucose +203.6%
Contains more Fructose +88.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +6042.6%
Contains more Glucose +203.6%
Contains more Fructose +88.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 6.84g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 7.35g 1.75g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 315kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.32g 0.17g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 0g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 251mg 3mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 193mg 99mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 142mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.79mg 0.66mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.002mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 2.7µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 267IU 214IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.12mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.382mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.24mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 11µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0.364g 0g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 4.534g 0.22g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 0.39g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.828g Cornmeal
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Cornmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.314g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.