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

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What are the main differences between Dulce de Leche and Spaghetti?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, yet Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Spaghetti contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Dulce de Leche and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types in this comparison.

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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 +3485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.8%
Contains more Potassium +695.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Manganese +16000%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +3485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.8%
Contains more Potassium +695.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Manganese +16000%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +645.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +645.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +690.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +525%
Contains more Water +116.4%
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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +690.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +525%
Contains more Water +116.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1535.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1535.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +46311.1%
Contains more Glucose +4150%
Contains more Fructose +966.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +46311.1%
Contains more Glucose +4150%
Contains more Fructose +966.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Spaghetti
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 29.06g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 5.8g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 0.93g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 30.86g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 158kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.32g 0.03g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 0g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 251mg 7mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.5mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 58mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 44mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.79mg 0.51mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.002mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 2.7µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 267IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.06mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.02mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.02mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.4mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.112mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.049mg Spaghetti
Folate 11µg 7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0.364g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 4.534g 0.176g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.326g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.024g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.358g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.