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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 +194.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +877.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +695.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.8%

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.
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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1292.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +116.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more FatsFats +690.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.4%
Contains more OtherOther +525%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1535.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +46311.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4150%
Contains more FructoseFructose +966.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 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 Spaghetti Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Selenium 26.4µg 2.7µg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.405mg 30%
Calcium 7mg 251mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.176g 4.534g 20%
Phosphorus 58mg 193mg 19%
Choline 6.4mg 89.1mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.835mg 14%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.002mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Copper 0.1mg 0.004mg 11%
Fats 0.93g 7.35g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Potassium 44mg 350mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Calories 158kcal 315kcal 8%
Carbs 30.86g 55.35g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Sodium 1mg 129mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 2.143g 5%
Iron 0.5mg 0.17mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.016mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.79mg 3%
Protein 5.8g 6.84g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Folate 7µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.375g 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 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 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 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.