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

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Differences between dulce de Leche and semolina

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12, while semolina has more manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for manganese is 45% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in semolina is lower.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is 42, while the glycemic index of semolina is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +335.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +7000%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +637%

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%
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 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2725%

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
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +613.6%
Contains more WaterWater +191.2%
Contains more OtherOther +146.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.1%
~equal in Protein ~7.51g

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
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +730.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 3% 10% 2%
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
100%
Starch: 68.29 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +19790.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1445.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1500%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Semolina DV% diff.
Manganese 0.002mg 1.035mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.452mg 34%
Selenium 2.7µg 19.9µg 31%
Copper 0.004mg 0.284mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 5.048mg 30%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.05mg 27%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.294g 19%
Calcium 251mg 71mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.224mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Fats 7.35g 1.03g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Carbs 55.35g 80.89g 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Iron 0.17mg 0.74mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Phosphorus 193mg 153mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 2mg 6%
Potassium 350mg 174mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.258g 5%
Calories 315kcal 374kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.672mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.02mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.03mg 1%
Protein 6.84g 7.51g 1%
Magnesium 22mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 11µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 79.09g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 0.33g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.322g 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0.02g 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 Semolina
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
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
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.

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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.