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

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What are the differences between Milk and Dulce de Leche?

  • Milk is higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12, yet Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 20% more.
  • Milk has 8 times more Vitamin D than Dulce de Leche. While Milk has 48IU of Vitamin D, Dulce de Leche has only 6IU.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milk is lower.

We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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 CopperCopper +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%

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.
Milk
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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 0% 12% 0.2% 36% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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% 16% 4% 6% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +403.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 +213.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103%
Contains more FatsFats +657.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1009.2%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 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 -86%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +673.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +971.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 3% 10% 2%
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~4.92g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milk 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 Milk Dulce de Leche Opinion
Calories 42kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Protein 3.37g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.97g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Net carbs 4.99g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 4.99g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 5mg 29mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU 6IU Milk
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Calcium 125mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 150mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.03mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Sugar 5.2g 49.74g Milk
Copper 0.01mg 0.004mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 95mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 44mg 129mg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 58µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Milk
Manganese 0.003mg 0.002mg Milk
Selenium 3.3µg 2.7µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.016mg Milk
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.31µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Folate 5µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Milk
Choline 17.7mg 89.1mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 0.633g 4.534g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Fructose 0g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 0.131g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
15%
Milk
22%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.