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

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What are the main differences between milkshake and dulce de Leche?

  • Milkshake is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and copper, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, choline, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 16% higher.
  • Milkshake has 13 times more copper than dulce de Leche. Milkshake has 0.051mg of copper, while dulce de Leche has 0.004mg.
  • Milkshake contains less saturated fat.
  • Milkshake has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Dulce de Leche types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
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 +1175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.3%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.4%

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% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
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 DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +196%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +523.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 +159.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +142.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.8%
Contains more OtherOther +92.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 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 -58.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkshake 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 Milkshake Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.405mg 16%
Choline 14.3mg 89.1mg 14%
Carbs 17.75g 55.35g 13%
Saturated fat 1.886g 4.534g 12%
Calcium 146mg 251mg 11%
Phosphorus 115mg 193mg 11%
Calories 112kcal 315kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.31µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.835mg 9%
Fats 3.03g 7.35g 7%
Cholesterol 12mg 29mg 6%
Protein 3.86g 6.84g 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6IU 5%
Copper 0.051mg 0.004mg 5%
Vitamin A 25µg 74µg 5%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg 5%
Potassium 183mg 350mg 5%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.79mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 2.143g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.375g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.016mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.016mg 1%
Selenium 2.3µg 2.7µg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.2mg 1%
Sodium 95mg 129mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Folate 7µg 11µg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 17.75g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 17.75g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.21mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 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
Milkshake 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%
Milkshake
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake 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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.