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Dulce de Leche vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dulce de Leche and Greek yogurt different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, while Greek yogurt is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Greek yogurt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 18% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 37 times more Vitamin A RAE than Greek yogurt. Dulce de Leche contains 74µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Greek yogurt contains 2µg.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Dulce de Leche and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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 +151%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +148.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
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% 0% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Calcium +151%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +148.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1680%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.208
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 4% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1680%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.208

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +1290.7%
Contains more Other +143.1%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Water +183.2%
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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +1290.7%
Contains more Other +143.1%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Water +183.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.136
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.136

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Greek yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 3.98g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 9g Greek yogurt
Fats 7.35g 5g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 3.98g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 97kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 4g Greek yogurt
Calcium 251mg 100mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 135mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 141mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 35mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.79mg 0.52mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.017mg Greek yogurt
Manganese 0.002mg 0.009mg Greek yogurt
Selenium 2.7µg 9.7µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 267IU 15IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.01mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.023mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.278mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.208mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.331mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.063mg Greek yogurt
Folate 11µg 5µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.75µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 29mg 13mg Greek yogurt
Trans Fat 0.364g 0g Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 4.534g 2.395g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 2.136g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.469g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 0.209g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.023g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Greek yogurt
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
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.