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

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How are dulce de Leche and tortilla different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5, while tortilla is higher in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 46% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 15 times more saturated fat than tortilla. Dulce de Leche contains 4.534g of saturated fat, while tortilla contains 0.296g.

Dulce de Leche and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types were used in this article.

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more IronIron +2141.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2450%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +514.8%

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.
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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +790.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +673.7%
Contains more WaterWater +39.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.28g
~equal in Carbs ~49.94g
~equal in Other ~1.87g

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% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1058.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.391g

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18886.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1033.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
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 Tortilla
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 Tortilla DV% diff.
Iron 0.17mg 3.81mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.37mg 30%
Selenium 2.7µg 16.6µg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 4.125mg 24%
Folate 11µg 98µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.114mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.296g 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Calcium 251mg 70mg 18%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Sodium 129mg 482mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.17mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.268mg 12%
Copper 0.004mg 0.102mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Fats 7.35g 0.95g 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Potassium 350mg 105mg 7%
Phosphorus 193mg 146mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.185g 5%
Calories 315kcal 237kcal 4%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.32mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 55.35g 49.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Protein 6.84g 7.28g 1%
Magnesium 22mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 2.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.391g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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 Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.