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

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How are dulce de Leche and turmeric different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, while turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 861% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than turmeric. Dulce de Leche contains 0.405mg of vitamin B2, while turmeric contains 0.15mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index (42) than turmeric (0).

Dulce de Leche and Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +49.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +845.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +494.3%
Contains more IronIron +32252.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +32400%
Contains more ZincZinc +469.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +989900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.6%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2115%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +930.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.8%

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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +126.2%
Contains more WaterWater +123.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +304.6%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +377.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.6%

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
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1655%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +347.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +40.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.002mg 19.8mg 861%
Iron 0.17mg 55mg 685%
Copper 0.004mg 1.3mg 144%
Fiber 0g 22.7g 91%
Potassium 350mg 2080mg 51%
Magnesium 22mg 208mg 44%
Zinc 0.79mg 4.5mg 34%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 4.43mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.15mg 20%
Phosphorus 193mg 299mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 4.534g 1.838g 12%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 13.4µg 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Calcium 251mg 168mg 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.107mg 7%
Choline 89.1mg 49.2mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.35mg 7%
Fats 7.35g 3.25g 6%
Protein 6.84g 9.68g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.542mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 6.2µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.058mg 4%
Carbs 55.35g 67.14g 4%
Sodium 129mg 27mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.449g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.756g 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.7mg 2%
Folate 11µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Calories 315kcal 312kcal 0%
Net carbs 55.35g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0.45g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.003g 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 0.081g 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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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.