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

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The main differences between Dulce de Leche and Pineapple cake

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, yet Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pineapple cake is 12749% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Pineapple cake. Dulce de Leche contains 0.835mg of Vitamin B5, while Pineapple cake contains 0.202mg.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 Calcium +109.2%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.4%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.8%
Contains more Iron +770.6%
Contains more Copper +2075%
Contains more Manganese +17400%
Contains more Selenium +248.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Calcium +109.2%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.4%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.8%
Contains more Iron +770.6%
Contains more Copper +2075%
Contains more Manganese +17400%
Contains more Selenium +248.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +956150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 253
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +956150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 253

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.4%
Contains more Fats +64.6%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Equal in Carbs - 50.5
Equal in Other - 1.6
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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +95.4%
Contains more Fats +64.6%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Equal in Carbs - 50.5
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775.2%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 49.7g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 3.5g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Carbs 55.35g 50.5g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0g 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 251mg 120mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 1.48mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 82mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 112mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 319mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 0.31mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.087mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.002mg 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 2.7µg 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 267IU 253IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 62µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.156mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.202mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.034mg Pineapple cake
Folate 11µg 26µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.08µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 29mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Trans Fat 0.364g Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 4.534g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3.282g Pineapple cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.619g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients

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

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