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

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What are the main differences between Spaghetti and Dulce de Leche?

  • Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Copper, yet Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 161 times more Manganese than Dulce de Leche. Spaghetti has 0.322mg of Manganese, while Dulce de Leche has 0.002mg.
  • Spaghetti contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Dulce de Leche types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +194.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Manganese +16000%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%
Contains more Calcium +3485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.8%
Contains more Potassium +695.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Manganese +16000%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%
Contains more Calcium +3485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.8%
Contains more Potassium +695.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%

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 B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +645.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
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 B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +645.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +116.4%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +690.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +525%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Water +116.4%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +690.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +525%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1535.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1535.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +46311.1%
Contains more Glucose +4150%
Contains more Fructose +966.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 3% 10% 2%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +46311.1%
Contains more Glucose +4150%
Contains more Fructose +966.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Spaghetti Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 5.8g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.93g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 30.86g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 158kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 0.56g 49.74g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 0g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.5mg 0.17mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 58mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 44mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 1mg 129mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.1mg 0.004mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.002mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 2.7µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.21mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.016mg Spaghetti
Folate 7µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 4.534g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.358g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.