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Dulce de Leche vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and dried fruit?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus, yet dried fruit is higher in vitamin A, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Dried fruit's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 67% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 267 times more saturated fat than dried fruit. While dulce de Leche has 4.534g of saturated fat, dried fruit has only 0.017g.
  • The glycemic index of dried fruit is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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.
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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +232%
Contains more IronIron +1464.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +8475%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11650%

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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +541%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2065%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +138.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.015mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1341.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
~equal in Water ~30.89g

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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2795.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +406.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +429.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1845.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3796.9%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Dried fruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Dried fruit DV% diff.
Copper 0.004mg 0.343mg 38%
Iron 0.17mg 2.66mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.3g 29%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 4.33mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.074mg 25%
Potassium 350mg 1162mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.017g 21%
Calcium 251mg 55mg 20%
Phosphorus 193mg 71mg 17%
Fructose 0.32g 12.47g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 2.589mg 15%
Choline 89.1mg 13.9mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin A 74µg 180µg 12%
Fats 7.35g 0.51g 11%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.235mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.143mg 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Protein 6.84g 3.39g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.516mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 10mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.074g 5%
Calories 315kcal 241kcal 4%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.39mg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 3.1µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.074g 2%
Carbs 55.35g 62.64g 2%
Selenium 2.7µg 2.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Folate 11µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 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 Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.