Dulce de Leche vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are dulce de Leche and refried beans different?
- Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12, while refried beans are higher in iron, fiber, copper, and manganese.
- Dulce de Leche covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 25% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans are lower in saturated fat.
Dulce de Leche and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +765.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +747.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3125% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14350% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +412.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +341.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +320.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +543.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.079mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 251mg | 29mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 0.631g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 1.44mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 13.55g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 92mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.129mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.189mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 21.2mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.289mg | 12% |
| Calories | 315kcal | 90kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 370mg | 10% |
| Fats | 7.35g | 2.01g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5.8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 4.98g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 0.601g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 319mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 0.543g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Folate | 11µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | 0.169g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 0.36g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +265.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +170.8% |
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Other
~1.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +256.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +7635.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
