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

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How are dulce de Leche and gratin different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while gratin is higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 22% more than gratin.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in sodium.

Dulce de Leche and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +276.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7950%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.7µg

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +987.5%
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +391.1%
Contains more WaterWater +157.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%
~equal in Fats ~7.59g

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.733g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.149g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Gratin DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.116mg 22%
Copper 0.004mg 0.16mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Carbs 55.35g 11.27g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Sodium 129mg 433mg 13%
Calcium 251mg 119mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.174mg 12%
Phosphorus 193mg 113mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.387mg 9%
Calories 315kcal 132kcal 9%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 9.9mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.161mg 7%
Iron 0.17mg 0.64mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.993mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.064mg 4%
Protein 6.84g 5.06g 4%
Cholesterol 29mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin A 74µg 64µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.276g 1%
Saturated fat 4.534g 4.733g 1%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.69mg 1%
Potassium 350mg 396mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Fats 7.35g 7.59g 0%
Net carbs 55.35g 9.47g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Selenium 2.7µg 2.7µg 0%
Folate 11µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 2.149g 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Gratin
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%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.199g)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients

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

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