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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.

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.
Contains more Iron +2664.7%
Contains more Magnesium +640.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +210.1%
Contains more Copper +43025%
Contains more Manganese +308650%
Contains more Calcium +120.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +2664.7%
Contains more Magnesium +640.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +210.1%
Contains more Copper +43025%
Contains more Manganese +308650%
Contains more Calcium +120.2%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +7415%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3418.8%
Contains more Folate +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +992.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1235%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.835
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
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 E +7415%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3418.8%
Contains more Folate +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +992.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1235%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.835

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Fats +726.5%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +231.4%
Contains more Water +440.7%
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 Protein +118.6%
Contains more Fats +726.5%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +231.4%
Contains more Water +440.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2030.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2012%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.534
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2030.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2012%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.534

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +894.5%
Contains more Glucose +2328.6%
Contains more Fructose +357.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +894.5%
Contains more Glucose +2328.6%
Contains more Fructose +357.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 7g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 14.95g 6.84g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 7.35g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 628kcal 315kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 4.34g 49.74g Hazelnut
Fiber 9.7g 0g Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 4.7mg 0.17mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 163mg 22mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 193mg Hazelnut
Potassium 680mg 350mg Hazelnut
Sodium 0mg 129mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 0.79mg Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 0.004mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 0.002mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 20IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 15.03mg 0.2mg Hazelnut
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 6.3mg 2.6mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.016mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.21mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.835mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.016mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 11µg Hazelnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 14.2µg 1.3µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg Hazelnut
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Hazelnut
Trans Fat 0.364g Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g 4.534g Hazelnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 2.143g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 0.375g Hazelnut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 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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is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut 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
71%
Hazelnut
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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.