Dulce de Leche vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are dulce de Leche and peppermint different?
- Dulce de Leche is higher in phosphorus; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, iron, manganese, copper, vitamin C, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 80% higher.
- Dulce de Leche contains 18 times more saturated fat than peppermint. While dulce de Leche contains 4.534g of saturated fat, peppermint contains only 0.246g.
- Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index (42) than peppermint (70).
Dulce de Leche and Peppermint, fresh are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +263.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2888.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +8125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58700% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +186.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +412.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +712.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +706.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +936.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 5.08mg | 61% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 1.176mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.329mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 31.8mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8g | 32% |
| Folate | 11µg | 114µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 0.246g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 73mg | 17% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 212µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 80mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 14.89g | 13% |
| Calories | 315kcal | 70kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.266mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.338mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Fats | 7.35g | 0.94g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 1.706mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.129mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 569mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.082mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 3.75g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 0.033g | 5% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 1.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 0.508g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 243mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 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 |
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:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +681.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +271.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +173.9% |
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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
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6393.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.5% |
