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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, and potassium, while Greek yogurt is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Greek yogurt covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 18% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 6 times more choline than Greek yogurt. Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of choline, while Greek yogurt contains 15.1mg.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in cholesterol.
  • Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index (42) than Greek yogurt (12).

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.2%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains more CopperCopper +325%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
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 0% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.208mg

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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +47%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1290.7%
Contains more OtherOther +143.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.6%
Contains more WaterWater +183.2%

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.136g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.75µg 18%
Carbs 55.35g 3.98g 17%
Calcium 251mg 100mg 15%
Choline 89.1mg 15.1mg 13%
Selenium 2.7µg 9.7µg 13%
Calories 315kcal 97kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.278mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.331mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.534g 2.395g 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 2µg 8%
Phosphorus 193mg 135mg 8%
Potassium 350mg 141mg 6%
Cholesterol 29mg 13mg 5%
Sodium 129mg 35mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.063mg 4%
Fats 7.35g 5g 4%
Protein 6.84g 9g 4%
Magnesium 22mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Iron 0.17mg 0mg 2%
Folate 11µg 5µg 2%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.52mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.469g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.01mg 1%
Copper 0.004mg 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 3.98g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 4g N/A
Manganese 0.002mg 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.208mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 2.136g 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.023g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 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.