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

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Differences between Dulce de Leche and Ricotta

  • Dulce de Leche has more Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Ricotta has more Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Selenium is 21% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 5 times less Choline than Dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of Choline, while Ricotta contains 17.5mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Dulce de Leche is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 Calcium +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +437%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 12
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.34
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 12
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1720.7%
Contains more Other +71.6%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Water +149.7%
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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +1720.7%
Contains more Other +71.6%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Water +149.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.385
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.385

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 3.04g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 7.35g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 55.35g 3.04g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 174kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 251mg 207mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 158mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 105mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 0.79mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.004mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.002mg 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 2.7µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 267IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.11mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.013mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.195mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.104mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.213mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 11µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.1µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 29mg 51mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 4.534g 8.295g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.385g Ricotta
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.761g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

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

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