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Dulce de Leche vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between dulce de Leche and crab meat

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2 and calcium; however, crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 466% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 34 times more saturated fat than crab meat. Dulce de Leche has 4.534g of saturated fat, while crab meat has 0.133g.
  • Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index than crab meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dulce de Leche and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.4%
Contains more IronIron +347.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29450%
Contains more ZincZinc +864.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1381.5%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3609.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +363.6%

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +377.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +12.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.9%
Contains more WaterWater +170.1%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1058.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 11.5µg 466%
Copper 0.004mg 1.182mg 131%
Selenium 2.7µg 40µg 68%
Zinc 0.79mg 7.62mg 62%
Sodium 129mg 1072mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.055mg 27%
Protein 6.84g 19.35g 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.133g 20%
Calcium 251mg 59mg 19%
Carbs 55.35g 0g 18%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.18mg 13%
Phosphorus 193mg 280mg 12%
Calories 315kcal 97kcal 11%
Folate 11µg 51µg 10%
Magnesium 22mg 63mg 10%
Fats 7.35g 1.54g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.4mg 9%
Cholesterol 29mg 53mg 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 9µg 7%
Iron 0.17mg 0.76mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.34mg 7%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 7.6mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.185g 5%
Potassium 350mg 262mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.053mg 3%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.04mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.536g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 0g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.031g 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 Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat 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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/nutrients

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

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