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Edible mushroom vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between edible mushroom and dulce de Leche

  • Edible mushroom has more copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and selenium; however, dulce de Leche is higher in calcium, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B12.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily copper needs 35% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 17 times less vitamin B3 than edible mushroom. Edible mushroom contains 3.607mg of vitamin B3, while dulce de Leche contains 0.21mg.
  • Edible mushroom has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, white, raw and Dulce de Leche.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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%
Contains more IronIron +194.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +7850%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +244.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.4%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +675%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +415%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.405mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +222%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2061.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1597.9%
Contains more OtherOther +103.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +14.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +88.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Edible mushroom Dulce de Leche
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Copper 0.318mg 0.004mg 35%
Calcium 3mg 251mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.21mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.05g 4.534g 20%
Carbs 3.26g 55.35g 17%
Calories 22kcal 315kcal 15%
Phosphorus 86mg 193mg 15%
Choline 17.3mg 89.1mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.835mg 13%
Selenium 9.3µg 2.7µg 12%
Fats 0.34g 7.35g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.31µg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Protein 3.09g 6.84g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.016mg 7%
Sodium 5mg 129mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.143g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.016mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Iron 0.5mg 0.17mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 22mg 3%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.79mg 2%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.002mg 2%
Folate 17µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2.6mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.375g 1%
Potassium 318mg 350mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 55.35g N/A
Vitamin D 7IU 6IU 0%
Sugar 1.98g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.405mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0g 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
Edible mushroom Dulce de Leche
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
26%
Edible mushroom
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients
  2. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.