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Dulce de Leche vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are dulce de Leche and garden cress different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in calcium and phosphorus, while garden cress is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Garden cress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 450% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 197 times more saturated fat than garden cress. Dulce de Leche contains 4.534g of saturated fat, while garden cress contains 0.023g.

Dulce de Leche and Cress, garden, raw types were used 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.
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 27% 24% 53% 49% 57% 6.3% 33% 1.8% 72% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.1%
Contains more IronIron +664.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27550%

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 230% 115% 14% 0% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 0% 1355% 60% 11%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2553.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1443.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41584.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +627.3%

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
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.1%
Contains more FatsFats +950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +906.4%
Contains more WaterWater +211.4%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
5% 49% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +796.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Garden cress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.3µg 541.9µg 451%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 69mg 74%
Vitamin A 74µg 346µg 30%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.553mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.023g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.247mg 18%
Copper 0.004mg 0.17mg 18%
Carbs 55.35g 5.5g 17%
Calcium 251mg 81mg 17%
Phosphorus 193mg 76mg 17%
Folate 11µg 80µg 17%
Calories 315kcal 32kcal 14%
Iron 0.17mg 1.3mg 14%
Choline 89.1mg 19.5mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.242mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.26mg 11%
Fats 7.35g 0.7g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Protein 6.84g 2.6g 8%
Potassium 350mg 606mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.239g 5%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.23mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1mg 5%
Sodium 129mg 14mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 38mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.9µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.228g 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 4.4g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 4.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
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 Garden cress
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
150%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.