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

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Summary of differences between oats and dulce de Leche

  • Oats have more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and zinc; however, dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2 and calcium.
  • Oats cover your daily need for manganese, 214% more than dulce de Leche.
  • The glycemic index of oats is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oats 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.
Oats
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 +704.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more IronIron +2676.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +15550%
Contains more ZincZinc +402.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +364.8%

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.
Oats
5
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +4668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +643.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +146.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +249.3%
~equal in Fats ~7.35g
~equal in Other ~1.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
3
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -73.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +576%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.143g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oats Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.002mg 214%
Copper 0.626mg 0.004mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.016mg 62%
Iron 4.72mg 0.17mg 57%
Phosphorus 523mg 193mg 47%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Magnesium 177mg 22mg 37%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.79mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.405mg 20%
Protein 16.89g 6.84g 20%
Calcium 54mg 251mg 20%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.217g 4.534g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.375g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Folate 56µg 11µg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.835mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.016mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Sodium 2mg 129mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.21mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Calories 389kcal 315kcal 4%
Carbs 66.27g 55.35g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Potassium 429mg 350mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Fats 6.9g 7.35g 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 2.143g 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Oats 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
30%
Oats
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.

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