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

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A recap on differences between hazelnut and dulce de Leche

  • Hazelnut has more manganese, copper, vitamin E, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, and folate; however, dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily manganese needs 268% more than dulce de Leche.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +640.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.3%
Contains more IronIron +2664.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +43025%
Contains more ZincZinc +210.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%

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 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
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 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7415%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3418.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +992.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.835mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 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 +118.6%
Contains more FatsFats +726.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231.4%
Contains more WaterWater +440.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2030.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2012%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.534g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +894.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2328.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +357.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Hazelnut 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Manganese 6.175mg 0.002mg 268%
Copper 1.725mg 0.004mg 191%
Monounsaturated fat 45.652g 2.143g 109%
Vitamin E 15.03mg 0.2mg 99%
Fats 60.75g 7.35g 82%
Iron 4.7mg 0.17mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.016mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 0.375g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.016mg 42%
Fiber 9.7g 0g 39%
Magnesium 163mg 22mg 34%
Folate 113µg 11µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.405mg 22%
Calories 628kcal 315kcal 16%
Protein 14.95g 6.84g 16%
Zinc 2.45mg 0.79mg 15%
Phosphorus 290mg 193mg 14%
Calcium 114mg 251mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Carbs 16.7g 55.35g 13%
Vitamin K 14.2µg 1.3µg 11%
Potassium 680mg 350mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.21mg 10%
Choline 45.6mg 89.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 74µg 8%
Sodium 0mg 129mg 6%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.835mg 2%
Selenium 2.4µg 2.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 7g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 4.34g 49.74g N/A
Starch 0.48g 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Saturated fat 4.464g 4.534g 0%
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.497mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0%
Valine 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 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 0g 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
Hazelnut 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
67%
Hazelnut
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.