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

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The main differences between pudding and dulce de Leche

  • Pudding is richer in copper and vitamin D, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for dulce de Leche is 19% higher.
  • Pudding contains 28 times more copper than dulce de Leche. Pudding contains 0.111mg of copper, while dulce de Leche contains 0.004mg.
  • Pudding contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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 IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +2675%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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.
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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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 DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +688.5%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 WaterWater +154.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.5%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.8%
Contains more OtherOther +90.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 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 -60.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.405mg 19%
Phosphorus 87mg 193mg 15%
Calcium 106mg 251mg 15%
Choline 11.3mg 89.1mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.81g 4.534g 12%
Carbs 19.64g 55.35g 12%
Copper 0.111mg 0.004mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.835mg 10%
Calories 120kcal 315kcal 10%
Protein 3.16g 6.84g 7%
Cholesterol 9mg 29mg 7%
Potassium 150mg 350mg 6%
Fats 3.15g 7.35g 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6IU 5%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.2µg 5%
Vitamin A 39µg 74µg 4%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.002mg 4%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.79mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 2.143g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.016mg 2%
Selenium 3.7µg 2.7µg 2%
Iron 0.34mg 0.17mg 2%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 98mg 129mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.016mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.375g 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 55.35g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 11.96g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.31µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Fructose 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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is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
12%
Pudding
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.724g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.