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

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A recap on differences between dulce de Leche and hamburgers

  • Dulce de Leche has more calcium and vitamin B2; however, hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 47% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Hamburgers contain 2 times less calcium than dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of calcium, while hamburgers contain 102mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1594.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2175%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10750%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2454.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +364.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +409.1%

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.7%
Contains more FatsFats +95.4%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
~equal in Other ~1.79g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.38g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18886.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +46.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +3684.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +534.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.44µg 47%
Iron 0.17mg 2.88mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 5.365mg 32%
Protein 6.84g 17.08g 20%
Zinc 0.79mg 2.87mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.217mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Calcium 251mg 102mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.203mg 14%
Sodium 129mg 414mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.25mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.31mg 11%
Fats 7.35g 14.36g 11%
Folate 11µg 56µg 11%
Copper 0.004mg 0.091mg 10%
Carbs 55.35g 24.1g 10%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.217mg 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5.495g 8%
Phosphorus 193mg 136mg 8%
Cholesterol 29mg 47mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Potassium 350mg 226mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.534g 5.096g 3%
Fructose 0.32g 2.03g 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calories 315kcal 295kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 23.2g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0.814g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.38g 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.59g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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

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.