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

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The main differences between dulce de Leche and eggs

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in calcium, yet eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 222% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 5 times more calcium than eggs. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of calcium, while eggs contain 50mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +402%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +49900%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1040.7%
~equal in Sodium ~124mg

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +258.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.7%

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4842%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.9%
Contains more FatsFats +44.4%
Contains more WaterWater +159.9%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.004mg 2mg 222%
Cholesterol 29mg 373mg 115%
Selenium 2.7µg 30.8µg 51%
Choline 89.1mg 293.8mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.11µg 33%
Calcium 251mg 50mg 20%
Carbs 55.35g 1.12g 18%
Iron 0.17mg 1.19mg 13%
Protein 6.84g 12.58g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 1.398mg 11%
Vitamin D 6IU 87IU 10%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2.2µg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 149µg 8%
Folate 11µg 44µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.121mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.513mg 8%
Calories 315kcal 155kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.414g 7%
Potassium 350mg 126mg 7%
Saturated fat 4.534g 3.267g 6%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1.03mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 4.077g 5%
Fats 7.35g 10.61g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 10mg 3%
Phosphorus 193mg 172mg 3%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.05mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.064mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.3µg 1%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 1.12g N/A
Sodium 129mg 124mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 344mg)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.