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

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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and pear?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B12, yet pear is higher in fiber and copper.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 29% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pear is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Pears, 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.7% 10% 6.8% 27% 2.7% 5.1% 0.13% 6.3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2688.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +690%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1508.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
~equal in Iron ~0.18mg

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%
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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 14% 0.33% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1647.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +238.5%

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
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1800%
Contains more FatsFats +5150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263.4%
Contains more OtherOther +464.5%
Contains more WaterWater +192.4%

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
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11% 42% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2451.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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
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7% 27% 66%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 2.6 g
Fructose: 6.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5783.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +52.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1906.3%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Pear
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pear DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.026mg 29%
Phosphorus 193mg 12mg 26%
Calcium 251mg 9mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.022g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.049mg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 5.1mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Protein 6.84g 0.36g 13%
Calories 315kcal 57kcal 13%
Carbs 55.35g 15.23g 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Fats 7.35g 0.14g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Copper 0.004mg 0.082mg 9%
Fructose 0.32g 6.42g 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 1µg 8%
Potassium 350mg 116mg 7%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.1mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 1mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.1µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.084g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 7mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 4.4µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.094g 2%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.048mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4.3mg 2%
Folate 11µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.029mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 12.13g N/A
Iron 0.17mg 0.18mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 9.75g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.012mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.161mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0%
Leucine 0.019mg 0%
Lysine 0.017mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 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 Pear
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
4%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
7%
Pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pear
Pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pear
Pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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