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

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Summary of differences between dulce de Leche and salsa

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, salsa is higher in iron, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 29% more than salsa.
  • Salsa has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dulce de Leche and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1991.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +364.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +543.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575%
Contains more IronIron +1217.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2300%

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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +831.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.7%

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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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +356%
Contains more FatsFats +3575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +690.7%
Contains more WaterWater +212.4%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

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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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13293.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Salsa DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.03mg 29%
Iron 0.17mg 2.24mg 26%
Calcium 251mg 12mg 24%
Phosphorus 193mg 30mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.029g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Carbs 55.35g 7g 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Calories 315kcal 36kcal 14%
Sodium 129mg 430mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Protein 6.84g 1.5g 11%
Fats 7.35g 0.2g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Copper 0.004mg 0.096mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.149mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.17mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.016g 5%
Vitamin A 74µg 28µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.08mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.4µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4mg 2%
Potassium 350mg 270mg 2%
Folate 11µg 19µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.107g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 5.6g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Salsa
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
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.