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

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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and jerky?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in calcium and vitamin B2, yet jerky is higher in zinc, iron, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and copper.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 85% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 13 times more calcium than jerky. While dulce de Leche has 251mg of calcium, jerky has only 20mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in dulce de Leche is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jerky is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types 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%
Jerky
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1155%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +3088.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +5575%
Contains more ZincZinc +926.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.3%

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%
Jerky
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +412.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +724.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%

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
Jerky
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.2%
Contains more WaterWater +22.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.4%
Contains more FatsFats +248.3%
Contains more OtherOther +290.9%

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
Jerky
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +427.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 129mg 2081mg 85%
Zinc 0.79mg 8.11mg 67%
Iron 0.17mg 5.42mg 66%
Protein 6.84g 33.2g 53%
Folate 11µg 134µg 31%
Phosphorus 193mg 407mg 31%
Saturated fat 4.534g 10.85g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.99µg 28%
Fats 7.35g 25.6g 28%
Copper 0.004mg 0.227mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 11.305g 23%
Calcium 251mg 20mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.142mg 20%
Selenium 2.7µg 10.7µg 15%
Carbs 55.35g 11g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.163mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.179mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.154mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.732mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Potassium 350mg 597mg 7%
Magnesium 22mg 51mg 7%
Cholesterol 29mg 48mg 6%
Calories 315kcal 410kcal 5%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.111mg 5%
Choline 89.1mg 109.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.011g 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 9g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1952mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.