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

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What are the differences between meatball and dulce de Leche?

  • Meatball is higher in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, fiber, and folate, yet dulce de Leche is higher in calcium.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 78% more.
  • The amount of sodium in dulce de Leche is lower.
  • The glycemic index of meatball is lower.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Dulce de Leche types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +1170.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +17550%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +904%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.5%

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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +383.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Choline ~89.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +207%
Contains more FatsFats +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +102%
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +591.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 -68.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1144.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.143g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.004mg 78%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.016mg 77%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.31µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.375g 29%
Protein 21g 6.84g 28%
Iron 2.16mg 0.17mg 25%
Calcium 25mg 251mg 23%
Phosphorus 344mg 193mg 22%
Sodium 550mg 129mg 18%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Folate 78µg 11µg 17%
Carbs 8g 55.35g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.405mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.425g 4.534g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.016mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.21mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.2mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.79mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.835mg 7%
Calories 197kcal 315kcal 6%
Potassium 180mg 350mg 5%
Selenium 0.8µg 2.7µg 3%
Fats 9g 7.35g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 49.74g N/A
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Choline 88.4mg 89.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 2.143g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Dulce de Leche
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.