Sugar substitute vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sugar substitute and dulce de Leche
- Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 63% higher.
- Dulce de Leche contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +75% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +797.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1875% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2312.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +2600% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +943.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 879mg | 251mg | 63% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.405mg | 30% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 193mg | 26% |
Saturated fat | 4.534g | 21% | |
Sodium | 572mg | 129mg | 19% |
Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.835mg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 13% | |
Fats | 0g | 7.35g | 11% |
Carbs | 84.77g | 55.35g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% | |
Protein | 2.06g | 6.84g | 10% |
Potassium | 39mg | 350mg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 74µg | 8% | |
Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.79mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 5% | |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
Magnesium | 6mg | 22mg | 4% |
Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 3% | |
Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% | |
Calories | 347kcal | 315kcal | 2% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 1% | |
Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 84.17g | 55.35g | N/A |
Iron | 0.16mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Sugar | 4.03g | 49.74g | N/A |
Copper | 0.007mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
Fructose | 0g | 0.32g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +130.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +232% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +214.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +56% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |