Dulce de Leche vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Dulce de Leche and Whey different?
- Dulce de Leche has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Potassium than Whey.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Dulce de Leche is 22% higher.
- Dulce de Leche contains 25 times more Vitamin A than Whey. While Dulce de Leche contains 74µg of Vitamin A, Whey contains only 3µg.
- Whey has less Saturated Fat.
Dulce de Leche and Whey, sweet, fluid are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +434% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +507.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +319.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.1% |
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 | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +456.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.8% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +704.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1941.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +976.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +230.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +224.3% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2043% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3309.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.9% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 315kcal | 27kcal |
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| Protein | 6.84g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 7.35g | 0.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 55.35g | 5.14g |
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| Carbs | 55.35g | 5.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 251mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 350mg | 161mg |
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| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 49.74g | 5.14g |
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| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.004mg | |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 46mg |
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| Sodium | 129mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 267IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A | 74µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.001mg |
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| Selenium | 2.7µg | 1.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.364g |
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| Choline | 89.1mg | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.534g | 0.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.143g | 0.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 0.011g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.047mg |
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| Leucine | 0.078mg |
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| Lysine | 0.068mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.046mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg |
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| Fructose | 0.32g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins