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

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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and potato pancake?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in calcium and vitamin B2, yet potato pancake is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, iron, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 33% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 8 times more calcium than potato pancake. While dulce de Leche has 251mg of calcium, potato pancake has only 32mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in dulce de Leche is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Potato pancakes 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +684.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.7%
Contains more IronIron +882.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +4400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.6%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +961.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +272.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.757mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.29µg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99%
Contains more FatsFats +100.8%
Contains more WaterWater +66.4%
Contains more OtherOther +104.6%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1904.3%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10610.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +123.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +16300%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +3333.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +75%
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 Potato pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 7.516g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.448mg 33%
Sodium 129mg 764mg 28%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 27.6mg 28%
Calcium 251mg 32mg 22%
Cholesterol 29mg 95mg 22%
Copper 0.004mg 0.18mg 20%
Iron 0.17mg 1.67mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.173mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.158mg 12%
Selenium 2.7µg 8.9µg 11%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.26mg 11%
Fats 7.35g 14.76g 11%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Phosphorus 193mg 128mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.672mg 9%
Carbs 55.35g 27.81g 9%
Saturated fat 4.534g 2.496g 9%
Potassium 350mg 622mg 8%
Folate 11µg 41µg 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 32µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 3.73g 4%
Choline 89.1mg 74.2mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 36mg 3%
Protein 6.84g 6.08g 2%
Calories 315kcal 268kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.757mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.29µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.7µg 1%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.23mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0.56g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g 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 0g 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 Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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