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Dulce de Leche vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between dulce de Leche and sweet and sour

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12; however, sweet, and sour is higher in manganese.
  • Sweet and sour covers your daily manganese needs 33% more than dulce de Leche.
  • The glycemic index of sweet and sour is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2410%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +777.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2657.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1875%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37950%

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2031.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +797.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +3612.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.3%

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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +36650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.8%
Contains more OtherOther +43.4%
Contains more WaterWater +109.9%

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 Sweet and sour
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Manganese 0.002mg 0.761mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.019mg 30%
Phosphorus 193mg 7mg 27%
Calcium 251mg 10mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0g 21%
Choline 89.1mg 2.4mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.093mg 15%
Protein 6.84g 0.27g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Fats 7.35g 0.02g 11%
Sodium 129mg 371mg 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 1µg 8%
Calories 315kcal 150kcal 8%
Copper 0.004mg 0.079mg 8%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 8.7mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 99mg 7%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.09mg 6%
Carbs 55.35g 38.22g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.4µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.048mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0g 3%
Magnesium 22mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Folate 11µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 38.12g N/A
Iron 0.17mg 0.21mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 18.75g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.187mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.