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Dulce de Leche vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dulce de Leche and English muffins

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12, yet English muffins are richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for dulce de Leche is 21% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +382.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +423.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17750%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +675%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +645.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +236.4%

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +308.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
Contains more WaterWater +46.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +609.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche English muffin DV% diff.
Calcium 251mg 52mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.259g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.154mg 19%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.357mg 15%
Sodium 129mg 464mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.181mg 14%
Copper 0.004mg 0.129mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.04µg 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Phosphorus 193mg 133mg 9%
Fats 7.35g 1.8g 9%
Iron 0.17mg 0.89mg 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.566mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.446mg 8%
Folate 11µg 37µg 7%
Potassium 350mg 131mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.302g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Calories 315kcal 235kcal 4%
Carbs 55.35g 46g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.888g 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.1mg 3%
Protein 6.84g 7.7g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.043mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 43.3g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 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 English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.275g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.