Dulce de Leche vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between dulce de Leche and wafer
- Dulce de Leche has more calcium, choline, and vitamin B2; however, wafer has more copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 51% more.
- Dulce de Leche has 8 times more calcium than wafer. Dulce de Leche has 251mg of calcium, while wafer has 31mg.
- Dulce de Leche is lower in sodium.
- Wafer has a higher glycemic index than dulce de Leche.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Dulce de Leche and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +709.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2258.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11475% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +244.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +523.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1261% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +327.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +538% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1007.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.241g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.463mg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 4.01mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.696mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 4.153g | 25% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 31mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 580mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 2.858mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.203mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 14.3mg | 14% |
| Fats | 7.35g | 14.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.266mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 132mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.09µg | 9% |
| Folate | 11µg | 47µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.381mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 53mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 4.865g | 7% |
| Calories | 315kcal | 433kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 72.7g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 210mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.72mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 4.241g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 6.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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 |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.293g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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