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Greek yogurt vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Greek yogurt and Dulce de Leche different?

  • Greek yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Dulce de Leche is higher in Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Greek yogurt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 18% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Greek yogurt contains 4 times more Selenium than Dulce de Leche. Greek yogurt contains 9.7µg of Selenium, while Dulce de Leche contains 2.7µg.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Dulce de Leche types were 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 less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Calcium +151%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +148.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Calcium +151%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +148.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1680%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 4% 94% 0%
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 B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1680%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Water +183.2%
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +1290.7%
Contains more Other +143.1%
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 Protein +31.6%
Contains more Water +183.2%
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +1290.7%
Contains more Other +143.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.143
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.143

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 9g 6.84g Greek yogurt
Fats 5g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 3.98g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 97kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 4g 49.74g Greek yogurt
Calcium 100mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 135mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 141mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 35mg 129mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.017mg 0.004mg Greek yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg 0.002mg Greek yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg 2.7µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.016mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.016mg Greek yogurt
Folate 5µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.31µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 13mg 29mg Greek yogurt
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 4.534g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.375g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g 0.131g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.