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

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Summary of differences between dulce de Leche and truffle

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B12; however, truffle is higher in fiber, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Truffle covers your daily need for fiber, 280% more than dulce de Leche.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dulce de Leche and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +277.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.4%
Contains more IronIron +3358.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +4475%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1507.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~184mg

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% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2884.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.015mg

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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +906.8%
Contains more WaterWater +94%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Truffle DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 70.1g 280%
Manganese 0.002mg 1.951mg 85%
Selenium 2.7µg 43.4µg 74%
Iron 0.17mg 5.88mg 71%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 6.267mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.844mg 34%
Saturated fat 4.534g 21%
Copper 0.004mg 0.183mg 20%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Magnesium 22mg 83mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Potassium 350mg 754mg 12%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Fats 7.35g 0.73g 10%
Calcium 251mg 159mg 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.112mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.481mg 7%
Folate 11µg 38µg 7%
Carbs 55.35g 73.01g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.32mg 5%
Protein 6.84g 9.25g 5%
Sodium 129mg 35mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Calories 315kcal 284kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Phosphorus 193mg 184mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 2.91g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Truffle
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%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.