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

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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and potatoes?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, yet potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 29% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potatoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw types 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.
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%
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1991.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more IronIron +376.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9900%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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%
Potato
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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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +657.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1762.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%

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
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +216.5%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
Contains more WaterWater +176%

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
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +792.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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
Potato
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95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +24470.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +448.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +23.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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 Potato
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.032mg 29%
Calcium 251mg 12mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.298mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.025g 20%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 19.7mg 19%
Phosphorus 193mg 57mg 19%
Choline 89.1mg 12.1mg 14%
Carbs 55.35g 17.49g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Calories 315kcal 77kcal 12%
Copper 0.004mg 0.11mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.295mg 11%
Fats 7.35g 0.09g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Protein 6.84g 2.05g 10%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.2mg 9%
Iron 0.17mg 0.81mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.081mg 5%
Sodium 129mg 6mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.061mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.002g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.4µg 4%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.3mg 4%
Potassium 350mg 425mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.042g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2µg 1%
Folate 11µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 15.39g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 0.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0.26g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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.
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients

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

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