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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 for 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.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index than pizza.

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.
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 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%
Contains more IronIron +1358.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2525%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +637%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +315%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +415.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +745.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~69µg

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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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 CarbsCarbs +66.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.5%
Contains more FatsFats +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +50.4%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%

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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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.465g

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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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 SucroseSucrose +20785%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +117.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1071.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +692.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +212.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.39mg 31%
Selenium 2.7µg 19.9µg 31%
Iron 0.17mg 2.48mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.825mg 23%
Folate 11µg 93µg 21%
Sodium 129mg 598mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.36mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.195mg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16.4mg 13%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Copper 0.004mg 0.105mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.681g 9%
Protein 6.84g 11.39g 9%
Carbs 55.35g 33.33g 7%
Calcium 251mg 188mg 6%
Potassium 350mg 172mg 5%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.34mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.42µg 5%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 6.7µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.83mg 4%
Cholesterol 29mg 17mg 4%
Fats 7.35g 9.69g 4%
Phosphorus 193mg 216mg 3%
Calories 315kcal 266kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.32g 1g 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 2.608g 1%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 74µg 69µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 31.03g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0.241g N/A
Saturated fat 4.534g 4.465g 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.16g)
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 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)
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. 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.