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.
| 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.
| 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
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
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% |
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Saturated fat
~4.534g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.040999999999999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.