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

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The main differences between lime and dulce de Leche

  • Lime is richer in vitamin C and fiber, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for dulce de Leche is 30% higher.
  • Lime contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Limes, 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.
Lime
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
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 +252.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +618.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +972.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575%

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.
Lime
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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 97% 0.67% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
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 CVitamin C +1019.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +284.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1647.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 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 +207.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +877.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +425.1%
Contains more OtherOther +483.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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23% 20% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11178.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.405mg 30%
Vitamin C 29.1mg 2.6mg 29%
Phosphorus 18mg 193mg 25%
Calcium 33mg 251mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.022g 4.534g 21%
Choline 5.1mg 89.1mg 15%
Carbs 10.54g 55.35g 15%
Calories 30kcal 315kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Protein 0.7g 6.84g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.835mg 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Fats 0.2g 7.35g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin A 2µg 74µg 8%
Potassium 102mg 350mg 7%
Copper 0.065mg 0.004mg 7%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.79mg 6%
Sodium 2mg 129mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 0.17mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.019g 2.143g 5%
Magnesium 6mg 22mg 4%
Selenium 0.4µg 2.7µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.016mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.375g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1.3µg 1%
Folate 8µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.016mg 1%
Net carbs 7.74g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 1.69g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.2mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.21mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Fructose 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
12%
Lime
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.