Dulce de Leche vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are dulce de Leche and graham cracker different?
- Dulce de Leche is richer in calcium and choline, while graham cracker is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and copper.
- Graham cracker covers your daily need for iron, 45% more than dulce de Leche.
- Dulce de Leche contains 15 times more choline than graham cracker. Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of choline, while graham cracker contains 5.9mg.
- Graham cracker is lower in saturated fat.
- Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index (74) than dulce de Leche (42).
Dulce de Leche and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2123.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50850% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1410.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +655% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1556.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2013.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +727.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +746.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.3% |
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Protein
~6.69g
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Other
~1.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1336.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +83% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +63.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +209.4% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.17mg | 3.78mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 1.019mg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 5.388g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 4.439mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.265mg | 21% |
| Folate | 11µg | 91µg | 20% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.17mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 77mg | 17% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 5.9mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 459mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 1.633g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.156mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 14.3µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1.51mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.42mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 77.66g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.317mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
| Calories | 315kcal | 430kcal | 6% |
| Fats | 7.35g | 10.6g | 5% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 0.96mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 2.509g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 185mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0.99g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 6.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | 0.599g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 4.735g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.