Dulce de Leche vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between dulce de Leche and ground beef
- Dulce de Leche has more calcium and vitamin B2; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 91% more than dulce de Leche.
- Ground beef has 8 times less calcium than dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche has 251mg of calcium, while ground beef has 33mg.
- Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
- Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is 42, while the glycemic index of ground beef is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +660.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +1235.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1875% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +639.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +607.4% |
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 | +2366.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +21.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1817.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1843.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +703.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +123.1% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +249% |
Contains more FatsFats | +109.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +103.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +36.6% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +241.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.408g
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 2.49µg | 91% |
Zinc | 0.79mg | 5.84mg | 46% |
Protein | 6.84g | 23.87g | 34% |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 19.1µg | 30% |
Iron | 0.17mg | 2.27mg | 26% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 4.026mg | 24% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.311mg | 23% |
Calcium | 251mg | 33mg | 22% |
Cholesterol | 29mg | 88mg | 20% |
Carbs | 55.35g | 0g | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.171mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 7.322g | 13% |
Fats | 7.35g | 15.37g | 12% |
Vitamin A | 74µg | 3µg | 8% |
Copper | 0.004mg | 0.079mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 4.534g | 6.073g | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.512mg | 6% |
Calories | 315kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
Phosphorus | 193mg | 166mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
Choline | 89.1mg | 73.2mg | 3% |
Potassium | 350mg | 241mg | 3% |
Sodium | 129mg | 73mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
Folate | 11µg | 7µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 2IU | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 55.35g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 49.74g | 0g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.364g | 1.173g | N/A |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 0.408g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.008g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?

Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.539g)
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