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Fast food vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fast food and dulce de Leche

  • Fast food has more iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B6; however, dulce de Leche has more calcium.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for iron is 36% more.
  • Fast food has 179 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. Fast food has 0.357mg of manganese, while dulce de Leche has 0.002mg.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more CopperCopper +2925%
Contains more ZincZinc +219%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +651.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +304.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 EVitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1881.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2574.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +276.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +159%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 ProteinProtein +141.5%
Contains more FatsFats +63.4%
Contains more WaterWater +33.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.534g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +609.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Iron 3.06mg 0.17mg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.21mg 34%
Selenium 20.3µg 2.7µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.016mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.31µg 24%
Protein 16.52g 6.84g 19%
Calcium 62mg 251mg 19%
Folate 80µg 11µg 17%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.79mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.016mg 15%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.002mg 15%
Copper 0.121mg 0.004mg 13%
Choline 34.4mg 89.1mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Sodium 331mg 129mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.375g 9%
Phosphorus 134mg 193mg 8%
Carbs 31.5g 55.35g 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 2.143g 7%
Vitamin A 9µg 74µg 7%
Fats 12.01g 7.35g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.835mg 6%
Potassium 197mg 350mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.3µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.405mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 0.32g 2%
Calories 297kcal 315kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 6IU 1%
Cholesterol 33mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 4.88g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0.364g N/A
Saturated fat 4.493g 4.534g 0%
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.040999999999999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.

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