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Dulce de Leche vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between dulce de Leche and tomato paste

  • Dulce de Leche has more calcium and vitamin B2, while tomato paste has more copper, iron, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Tomato paste's daily need coverage for copper is 40% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains 45 times less saturated fat than dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche contains 4.534g of saturated fat, while tomato paste contains 0.1g.

The food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +597.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.7%
Contains more IronIron +1652.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +9025%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.3%

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +488%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +742.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +776.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~76µg
~equal in Folate ~12µg

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1463.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.7%
Contains more WaterWater +156%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3098.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

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
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +13823.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +238.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1728.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

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 Tomato paste
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Tomato paste DV% diff.
Copper 0.004mg 0.365mg 40%
Iron 0.17mg 2.98mg 35%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 4.3mg 27%
Calcium 251mg 36mg 22%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 21.9mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.1g 20%
Potassium 350mg 1014mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.153mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.076mg 18%
Phosphorus 193mg 83mg 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.216mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.142mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.302mg 13%
Calories 315kcal 82kcal 12%
Carbs 55.35g 18.91g 12%
Fats 7.35g 0.47g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Choline 89.1mg 38.5mg 9%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 11.4µg 8%
Fructose 0.32g 5.85g 7%
Protein 6.84g 4.32g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.067g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5.3µg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 42mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.06mg 4%
Sodium 129mg 59mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.16g 1%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.63mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Vitamin A 74µg 76µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Folate 11µg 12µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 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 Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.434g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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