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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 of 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.
Contains more Calcium +110.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.5%
Contains more Iron +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Copper +3900%
Contains more Manganese +7950%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 2.7
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Calcium +110.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.5%
Contains more Iron +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Copper +3900%
Contains more Manganese +7950%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 2.7

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 264
Equal in Folate - 11
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 264
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +391.1%
Contains more Water +157.7%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Fats - 7.59
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
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 Protein +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +391.1%
Contains more Water +157.7%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Fats - 7.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.733
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.149
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.733
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.149

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 9.47g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 5.06g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 55.35g 11.27g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 132kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g Gratin
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 251mg 119mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.64mg Gratin
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 113mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 129mg 433mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 0.69mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.002mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 2.7µg
Vitamin A 267IU 264IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 64µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.116mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.387mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 11µg
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 29mg 23mg Gratin
Trans Fat 0.364g Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.534g 4.733g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.276g Dulce de Leche
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 minerals?
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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.

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.