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Powdered milk vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Powdered milk and Dulce de Leche?

  • Powdered milk is richer than Dulce de Leche in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 123% more.
  • Powdered milk has 6 times more Selenium than Dulce de Leche. While Powdered milk has 16.3µg of Selenium, Dulce de Leche has only 2.7µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dulce de Leche is lower.

We used Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 Calcium +263.3%
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +286.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +302.1%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Zinc +322.8%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +503.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Calcium +263.3%
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +286.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +302.1%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Zinc +322.8%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +503.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%

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 A +249.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1787.5%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +948.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
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 A +249.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1787.5%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +948.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +284.8%
Contains more Fats +263.4%
Contains more Other +247.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Water +1062.3%
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 +284.8%
Contains more Fats +263.4%
Contains more Other +247.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Water +1062.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 26.32g 6.84g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 7.35g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 496kcal 315kcal Powdered milk
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 38.42g 49.74g Powdered milk
Calcium 912mg 251mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.17mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 85mg 22mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 193mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 350mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 3.34mg 0.79mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.004mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.002mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 2.7µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 267IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 74µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.2mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 6IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 2.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.016mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.405mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.21mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.835mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.016mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 11µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.31µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.3µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 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 7.924g 2.143g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.375g Powdered milk
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Powdered milk 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
93%
Powdered milk
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.208g)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.