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

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The main differences between Dulce de Leche and Pizza

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, and Choline, yet Pizza is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pizza is 31% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 5 times more Choline than Pizza. Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of Choline, while Pizza contains 16.4mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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 +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Iron +1358.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +2525%
Contains more Manganese +17900%
Contains more Selenium +637%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Iron +1358.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +2525%
Contains more Manganese +17900%
Contains more Selenium +637%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +315%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +415.4%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +315%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +415.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Fats +31.8%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +38.3%
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
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Fats +31.8%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +38.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +20785%
Contains more Glucose +117.9%
Contains more Lactose +1071.4%
Contains more Galactose +692.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +212.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Sucrose +20785%
Contains more Glucose +117.9%
Contains more Lactose +1071.4%
Contains more Galactose +692.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +212.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 31.03g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 7.35g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 55.35g 33.33g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 266kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0.32g 1g Pizza
Sugar 49.74g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 251mg 188mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 193mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 350mg 172mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 598mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.004mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.002mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 2.7µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 267IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 69µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1.4mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.195mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 11µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 1.3µg 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 29mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.364g 0.241g Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.534g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.