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

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Differences between dulce de Leche and honey

  • Honey contains less vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and potassium than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 28% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is 42, while the glycemic index of honey is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Honey.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4083.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +573.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +259.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4725%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.5%
Contains more IronIron +147.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%

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%
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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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +420%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +965.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +3950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%

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
Honey
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82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2180%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +67.9%
Contains more OtherOther +775%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.9%

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
Honey
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44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4593.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2002.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +12693.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +201%
~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 Honey
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Honey DV% diff.
Fructose 0.32g 40.94g 51%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.038mg 28%
Phosphorus 193mg 4mg 27%
Calcium 251mg 6mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0g 21%
Choline 89.1mg 2.2mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.068mg 15%
Protein 6.84g 0.3g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Fats 7.35g 0g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 350mg 52mg 9%
Carbs 55.35g 82.4g 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Sodium 129mg 4mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.22mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 2mg 5%
Copper 0.004mg 0.036mg 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.8µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0g 3%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.08mg 3%
Iron 0.17mg 0.42mg 3%
Folate 11µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Calories 315kcal 304kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.121mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 82.2g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 82.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0%
Threonine 0.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.01mg 0%
Lysine 0.008mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.009mg 0%
Histidine 0.001mg 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 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 Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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