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

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Differences between Dulce de Leche and Gingerbread

  • Dulce de Leche has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Gingerbread has more Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 4 times less Phosphorus than Dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche contains 193mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread contains 54mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 +253.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Zinc +102.6%
Contains more Iron +1594.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Copper +4775%
Contains more Manganese +34050%
Contains more Selenium +503.7%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +253.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Zinc +102.6%
Contains more Iron +1594.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Copper +4775%
Contains more Manganese +34050%
Contains more Selenium +503.7%

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 A +456.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1087.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +456.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1087.5%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Fats +123.1%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 28
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Fats +123.1%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122

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 Gingerbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 49.2g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 3.9g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 55.35g 49.2g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g Gingerbread
Calcium 251mg 71mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 22mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 193mg 54mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 129mg 327mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 0.39mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.002mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 2.7µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 267IU 48IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 14µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.1mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.162mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.375mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 11µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.06µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 29mg 32mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.534g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 4.216g Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients

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

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