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Dulce de Leche vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between dulce de Leche and brazil nut

  • Dulce de Leche has less selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin E, fiber, and zinc than brazil nut.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need for selenium, 3481% more than dulce de Leche.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dulce de Leche and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1609.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.3%
Contains more IronIron +1329.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +43475%
Contains more ZincZinc +413.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70900%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +531.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +371.5%
Contains more WaterWater +739.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.4%
Contains more FatsFats +812.9%
Contains more OtherOther +95.4%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1014.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6406.4%

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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1692.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
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 Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 2.7µg 1917µg 3481%
Copper 0.004mg 1.743mg 193%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 24.399g 160%
Fats 7.35g 67.1g 92%
Magnesium 22mg 376mg 84%
Phosphorus 193mg 725mg 76%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 23.879g 54%
Manganese 0.002mg 1.223mg 53%
Saturated fat 4.534g 16.134g 53%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.617mg 50%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 5.65mg 36%
Zinc 0.79mg 4.06mg 30%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.035mg 28%
Iron 0.17mg 2.43mg 28%
Calories 315kcal 659kcal 17%
Protein 6.84g 14.32g 15%
Carbs 55.35g 11.74g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.184mg 13%
Choline 89.1mg 28.8mg 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 350mg 659mg 9%
Calcium 251mg 160mg 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.101mg 7%
Sodium 129mg 3mg 5%
Folate 11µg 22µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.295mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.018g 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 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.