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Fruitcake vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fruitcake and Dulce de Leche

  • Fruitcake has more Iron, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Fruitcake covers your daily Iron needs 24% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Fruitcake has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
4
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6
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Iron +1117.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Manganese +10900%
Contains more Calcium +660.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.2%
Contains more Potassium +128.8%
Contains more Zinc +192.6%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +1117.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Manganese +10900%
Contains more Calcium +660.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.2%
Contains more Potassium +128.8%
Contains more Zinc +192.6%
Contains more Selenium +35%

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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
6
:
6
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1113.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3000%
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1113.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
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3
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Protein +135.9%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Dulce de Leche
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 Fats +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Protein +135.9%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +59.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
3
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0
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.1%
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 55.35g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 9.1g 7.35g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 55.35g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 315kcal Fruitcake
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 27.42g 49.74g Fruitcake
Fiber 3.7g 0g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 2.07mg 0.17mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 52mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 153mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 101mg 129mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.05mg 0.004mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg 0.002mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 22IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.2mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.016mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.21mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.016mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 11µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.3µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 29mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.364g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 4.534g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 2.143g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.375g Fruitcake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Dulce de Leche
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Fruitcake
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.486g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.