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

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What are the differences between Dulce de Leche and Onion?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Onion is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 29% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Onion is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Onions, raw types 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.
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
6
:
4
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +991.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.7%
Contains more Zinc +364.7%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +875%
Contains more Manganese +6350%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +991.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.7%
Contains more Zinc +364.7%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +875%
Contains more Manganese +6350%

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.
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
8
:
4
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +13250%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +13250%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Folate +72.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
4
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +521.8%
Contains more Fats +7250%
Contains more Carbs +492.6%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +210.4%
Dulce de Leche
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
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +521.8%
Contains more Fats +7250%
Contains more Carbs +492.6%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +210.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16384.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2105.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16384.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2105.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
3
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Sucrose +4119.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +15.9%
Contains more Fructose +303.1%
Dulce de Leche
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
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +4119.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +15.9%
Contains more Fructose +303.1%

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 Onion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Onion Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 7.64g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 1.1g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 0.1g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 9.34g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 40kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g 1.29g Onion
Sugar 49.74g 4.24g Onion
Fiber 0g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 251mg 23mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.21mg Onion
Magnesium 22mg 10mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 146mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.79mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.039mg Onion
Manganese 0.002mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 2.7µg 0.5µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 267IU 2IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.02mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.027mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.116mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.123mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 11µg 19µg Onion
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.4µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Onion
Trans Fat 0.364g 0g Onion
Saturated Fat 4.534g 0.042g Onion
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 0.013g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.017g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.