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

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Summary of differences between dulce de Leche and nachos

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, calcium, choline, and vitamin B12; however, nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fiber, and selenium.
  • Nachos cover your daily need for vitamin E, 26% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche has 4 times more vitamin B12 than nachos. While dulce de Leche has 0.31µg of vitamin B12, nachos have only 0.07µg.
  • Nachos have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of nachos is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dulce de Leche and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +298.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more IronIron +341.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.5%
~equal in Potassium ~362mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.86mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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%
Nachos
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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% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1380%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +342.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1243.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1384.6%
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.6%
Contains more FatsFats +192.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
~equal in Other ~1.87g

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +554.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1244%

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
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7781.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +201.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Nachos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Nachos DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 5.04g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 14.02g 30%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 4.08mg 26%
Fats 7.35g 21.5g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.133mg 21%
Calcium 251mg 63mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 19.3µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.215mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Selenium 2.7µg 8.6µg 11%
Saturated fat 4.534g 2.173g 11%
Choline 89.1mg 26.4mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.07µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.123mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.38mg 9%
Cholesterol 29mg 3mg 9%
Sodium 129mg 313mg 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 5µg 8%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.187mg 8%
Copper 0.004mg 0.064mg 7%
Iron 0.17mg 0.75mg 7%
Carbs 55.35g 34.91g 7%
Protein 6.84g 4.32g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 42mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1.1mg 2%
Calories 315kcal 343kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 193mg 198mg 1%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.86mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 31.71g N/A
Potassium 350mg 362mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 2.17g N/A
Folate 11µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.