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

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Differences between dulce de Leche and pineapple

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, while pineapple has more vitamin C, manganese, and copper.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 50% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pineapple is lower.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is 42, while the glycemic index of pineapple is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1830.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +558.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2312.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more IronIron +70.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46250%

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 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1520%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1738.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6025%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.9%
Contains more OtherOther +695.5%
Contains more WaterWater +199.5%

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
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16384.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +837.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +597.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +562.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~1.73g
~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 Pineapple
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Pineapple DV% diff.
Vitamin C 2.6mg 47.8mg 50%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.927mg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.032mg 29%
Phosphorus 193mg 8mg 26%
Calcium 251mg 13mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.009g 21%
Choline 89.1mg 5.5mg 15%
Carbs 55.35g 13.12g 14%
Calories 315kcal 50kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Protein 6.84g 0.54g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.213mg 12%
Copper 0.004mg 0.11mg 12%
Fats 7.35g 0.12g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 3µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.112mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 109mg 7%
Sodium 129mg 1mg 6%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.12mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.079mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.013g 5%
Fructose 0.32g 2.12g 2%
Folate 11µg 18µg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 12mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.04g 2%
Iron 0.17mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 11.72g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 9.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Pineapple
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
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients

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

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