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.
- 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +425% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +292% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +409.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.8% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1720.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +149.7% |
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
8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +69.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.385g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 315kcal | 174kcal |
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| Protein | 6.84g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 7.35g | 12.98g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 55.35g | 3.04g |
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| Carbs | 55.35g | 3.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 10IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 251mg | 207mg |
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| Potassium | 350mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 49.74g | 0.27g |
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| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.021mg |
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| Zinc | 0.79mg | 1.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 158mg |
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| Sodium | 129mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin A | 267IU | 445IU |
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| Vitamin A | 74µg | 120µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 2.7µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.1µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.364g |
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| Choline | 89.1mg | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.534g | 8.295g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.143g | 3.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 0.385g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.517mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.589mg |
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| Leucine | 1.221mg |
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| Lysine | 1.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.281mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg |
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| Valine | 0.692mg |
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| Histidine | 0.459mg |
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| Fructose | 0.32g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g |
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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
22%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.761g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
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.