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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
Milk
4
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6
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +100.8%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +100.8%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%

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
Milk
4
:
8
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
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 D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Water +213.2%
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +657.7%
Contains more Carbs +1009.2%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 Water +213.2%
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +657.7%
Contains more Carbs +1009.2%
Contains more Other +133.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
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2
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +673.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +971.4%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 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 -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +673.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +971.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Lactose - 4.92
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Dulce de Leche
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Lactose - 4.92

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 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 Milk Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 3.37g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.97g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 4.99g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 42kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 5.2g 49.74g Milk
Calcium 125mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.03mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 95mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 150mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 44mg 129mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.01mg 0.004mg Milk
Manganese 0.003mg 0.002mg Milk
Selenium 3.3µg 2.7µg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 48IU 6IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
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
Folate 5µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.31µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg 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
Cholesterol 5mg 29mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.364g Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 4.534g Milk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 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
Milk 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
16%
Milk
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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.