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

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The main differences between dulce de Leche and crackers

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in choline and calcium, yet crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 57% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 9 times more choline than crackers. Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of choline, while crackers contain 9.6mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less sodium.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index than crackers.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more IronIron +2270.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.1%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +828.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1415%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1972.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5230.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +736.4%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 13.137g 85%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 69.3µg 57%
Iron 0.17mg 4.03mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.416mg 33%
Fats 7.35g 26.43g 29%
Sodium 129mg 726mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 4.352mg 26%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.491mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Folate 11µg 92µg 20%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 3.03mg 19%
Choline 89.1mg 9.6mg 14%
Calcium 251mg 120mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Copper 0.004mg 0.104mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 6.553g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Calories 315kcal 510kcal 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Phosphorus 193mg 248mg 8%
Potassium 350mg 118mg 7%
Selenium 2.7µg 6.7µg 7%
Saturated fat 4.534g 5.562g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.063mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.456mg 4%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 55.35g 61.3g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Protein 6.84g 6.64g 0%
Net carbs 55.35g 59g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 11.48g N/A

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +814.3%
Contains more FatsFats +259.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3403.2%

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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +501%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +261.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.29g

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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.