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

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How are dulce de Leche and oatmeal different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in calcium, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B2, while oatmeal is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 72% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 20 times more saturated fat than oatmeal. Dulce de Leche contains 4.534g of saturated fat, while oatmeal contains 0.226g.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index (79) than dulce de Leche (42).

Dulce de Leche and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +3405.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +1795.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1712.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.6%
Contains more FatsFats +440.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +374.3%
Contains more OtherOther +207%
Contains more WaterWater +192.7%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +448.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.6%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +14303.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +543.8%
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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.17mg 5.96mg 72%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.558mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.29mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.226g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.26mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.025mg 18%
Phosphorus 193mg 77mg 17%
Calcium 251mg 80mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 4.7mg 15%
Carbs 55.35g 11.67g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.215mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Calories 315kcal 68kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.317mg 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Fats 7.35g 1.36g 9%
Potassium 350mg 61mg 9%
Protein 6.84g 2.37g 9%
Folate 11µg 44µg 8%
Copper 0.004mg 0.066mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin A 74µg 130µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.391g 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 5µg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 129mg 49mg 3%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.62mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 0.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0.003g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.426g 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0g 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 Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.