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

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What are the main differences between Macadamia and Dulce de Leche?

  • Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 180% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +2070.6%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.6%
Contains more Copper +18800%
Contains more Manganese +206450%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +195.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 350
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +2070.6%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.6%
Contains more Copper +18800%
Contains more Manganese +206450%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +195.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 350

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 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1077.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1618.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
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 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1077.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1618.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Fats +930.9%
Contains more Carbs +300.5%
Contains more Water +2011%
Contains more Other +53.5%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +15.6%
Contains more Fats +930.9%
Contains more Carbs +300.5%
Contains more Water +2011%
Contains more Other +53.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2647.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2647.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +842.9%
Contains more Glucose +2328.6%
Contains more Fructose +357.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 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 +842.9%
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.
Macadamia Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 7.91g 6.84g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 7.35g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 718kcal 315kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 4.57g 49.74g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 0g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 3.69mg 0.17mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 22mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 368mg 350mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 129mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.79mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.004mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.002mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 2.7µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.016mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.21mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.016mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 11µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.364g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 2.143g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.375g Macadamia
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.