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

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How are dulce de Leche and muffin different?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in calcium and vitamin B2; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin E, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for muffin is 32% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 6 times more calcium than muffin. While dulce de Leche contains 251mg of calcium, muffin contains only 44mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less sodium.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index (42) than muffin (59).

Dulce de Leche and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties used 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +470.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
Contains more IronIron +664.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.7%

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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +715%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2915.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +336.4%
~equal in Choline ~92.5mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +118.6%
~equal in Carbs ~53g

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2060.8%

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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +49.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +811.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +278.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 8.103g 52%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 39.2µg 32%
Calcium 251mg 44mg 21%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.449mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.163mg 19%
Iron 0.17mg 1.3mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.168mg 13%
Fats 7.35g 16.07g 13%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1.63mg 10%
Selenium 2.7µg 8.2µg 10%
Folate 11µg 48µg 9%
Sodium 129mg 336mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.534g 2.844g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.418mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.47mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Phosphorus 193mg 146mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 121mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 4.822g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.16µg 6%
Vitamin A 74µg 21µg 6%
Copper 0.004mg 0.06mg 6%
Protein 6.84g 4.49g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.37mg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 10mg 3%
Calories 315kcal 375kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.32g 1.21g 1%
Choline 89.1mg 92.5mg 1%
Carbs 55.35g 53g 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 51.9g N/A
Cholesterol 29mg 30mg 0%
Vitamin D 6IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 49.74g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.