Dulce de Leche vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between dulce de Leche and macadamia?
- Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium, yet macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Macadamia's daily need coverage for manganese is 180% higher.
- Dulce de Leche has 3 times more calcium than macadamia. Dulce de Leche has 251mg of calcium, while macadamia has 85mg.
- Dulce de Leche contains less saturated fat.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.
We used Dulce de Leche and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +195.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +490.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2070.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18800% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206450% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7368.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1077.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1618.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 4.131mg | 180% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 58.877g | 142% |
| Fats | 7.35g | 75.77g | 105% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 1.195mg | 98% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.756mg | 84% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 3.69mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 12.061g | 34% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 130mg | 26% |
| Calories | 315kcal | 718kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.275mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.162mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 85mg | 17% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 2.473mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 13.82g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 1.502g | 8% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 1.3mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 7.91g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.758mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 3.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 188mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 350mg | 368mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0.07g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +300.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2011% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +930.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2647.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +842.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2328.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +357.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
