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Dulce de Leche vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dulce de Leche and French toast

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet French toast is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from French toast is 32% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 3 times more Calcium than French toast. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of Calcium, while French toast contains 100mg.
  • French toast contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +151%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Iron +882.4%
Contains more Copper +1350%
Contains more Manganese +9300%
Contains more Selenium +644.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Calcium +151%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Iron +882.4%
Contains more Copper +1350%
Contains more Manganese +9300%
Contains more Selenium +644.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +675.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.5%
Contains more Folate +290.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.31
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +675.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.5%
Contains more Folate +290.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +121.4%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Water +90.5%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +121.4%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Water +90.5%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.7%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.7%

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 French toast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche French toast Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 25g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 7.7g French toast
Fats 7.35g 10.8g French toast
Carbs 55.35g 25g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 229kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g French toast
Calcium 251mg 100mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 1.67mg French toast
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 117mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 134mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 479mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 0.67mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.058mg French toast
Manganese 0.002mg 0.188mg French toast
Selenium 2.7µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 267IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.3mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.204mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.321mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.628mg French toast
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.549mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.074mg French toast
Folate 11µg 43µg French toast
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.31µg
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 29mg 116mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g French toast
Saturated Fat 4.534g 2.723g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 2.594g French toast
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche French toast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.811g)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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