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

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What are the main differences between dulce de Leche and milkshake?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, choline, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5, yet milkshake is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and copper.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 16% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche has 6 times more choline than milkshake. Dulce de Leche has 89.1mg of choline, while milkshake has 14.3mg.
  • Milkshake contains less cholesterol.
  • Milkshake has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

We used Dulce de Leche and Milk shakes, thick vanilla types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.3%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%

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% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +196%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67.7%

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +142.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.8%
Contains more OtherOther +92.3%
Contains more WaterWater +159.3%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.4%

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 Milkshake
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 Milkshake DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.195mg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 14.3mg 14%
Carbs 55.35g 17.75g 13%
Saturated fat 4.534g 1.886g 12%
Calcium 251mg 146mg 11%
Phosphorus 193mg 115mg 11%
Calories 315kcal 112kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.52µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.368mg 9%
Fats 7.35g 3.03g 7%
Cholesterol 29mg 12mg 6%
Protein 6.84g 3.86g 6%
Vitamin D 6IU 48IU 5%
Copper 0.004mg 0.051mg 5%
Vitamin A 74µg 25µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg 5%
Potassium 350mg 183mg 5%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.39mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.875g 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.113g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.042mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.03mg 1%
Selenium 2.7µg 2.3µg 1%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.05mg 1%
Sodium 129mg 95mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Folate 11µg 7µg 1%
Iron 0.17mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 17.75g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.146mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 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 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 Milkshake
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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake 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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.