Oatmeal vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oatmeal and dulce de Leche different?
- Oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while dulce de Leche is higher in calcium, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B2.
- Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 72% more than dulce de Leche.
- Oatmeal contains 279 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. Oatmeal contains 0.558mg of manganese, while dulce de Leche contains 0.002mg.
- Oatmeal is lower in saturated fat.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index (79) than dulce de Leche (42).
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Dulce de Leche types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3405.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1550% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +473.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1340.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1712.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1795.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +192.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +440.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +374.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
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 | -95% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +448.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
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 | +14303.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +543.8% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.17mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.002mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.016mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 4.534g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.016mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.21mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 193mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 251mg | 17% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 89.1mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 55.35g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.405mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 315kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.835mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 7.35g | 9% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 350mg | 9% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 6.84g | 9% |
| Folate | 44µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.004mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 74µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 2.143g | 4% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 2.7µg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 129mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0.364g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.375g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 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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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
26%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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