Pecan vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pecan and dulce de Leche?
- Pecan is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, zinc, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6, yet dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2 and calcium.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 196% more.
- The glycemic index of pecan is lower.
We used Nuts, pecans and Dulce de Leche types 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 | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1388.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +473.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +224900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +258.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4025% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +455.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +169.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.002mg | 196% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0.375g | 142% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.004mg | 133% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 7.35g | 99% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 2.143g | 97% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.016mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 0g | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.79mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.17mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 22mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.405mg | 21% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 315kcal | 19% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 251mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.016mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 55.35g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 193mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 89.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 74µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 4.534g | 7% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 129mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 6.84g | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 350mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 2.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.835mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +879.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +299.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +715.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
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 | +1803.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5663.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 | +971% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4150% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +700% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
