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

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Differences between dulce de Leche and quince

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12, while quince has more copper, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 29% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in quince is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Quinces, raw.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2181.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1875%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1035.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more IronIron +311.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%

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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +930.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.2mg

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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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1610%
Contains more FatsFats +7250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.8%
Contains more OtherOther +337.5%
Contains more WaterWater +191.9%

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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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5852.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +650%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Quince DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.03mg 29%
Phosphorus 193mg 17mg 25%
Calcium 251mg 11mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.01g 21%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.081mg 15%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 15mg 14%
Copper 0.004mg 0.13mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Calories 315kcal 57kcal 13%
Protein 6.84g 0.4g 13%
Carbs 55.35g 15.3g 13%
Fats 7.35g 0.1g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 2µg 8%
Iron 0.17mg 0.7mg 7%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.04mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.036g 5%
Sodium 129mg 4mg 5%
Potassium 350mg 197mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.6µg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.05g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.04mg 2%
Folate 11µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 13.4g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 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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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Quince
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
6%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.