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

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How are Tortilla and Dulce de Leche different?

  • Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need of Iron 46% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Tortilla contains 23 times more Vitamin B1 than Dulce de Leche. Tortilla contains 0.37mg of Vitamin B1, while Dulce de Leche contains 0.016mg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Sodium.

Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Dulce de Leche types were used 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 Iron +2141.2%
Contains more Copper +2450%
Contains more Manganese +13300%
Contains more Selenium +514.8%
Contains more Calcium +258.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.2%
Contains more Potassium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +146.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +2141.2%
Contains more Copper +2450%
Contains more Manganese +13300%
Contains more Selenium +514.8%
Contains more Calcium +258.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.2%
Contains more Potassium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +146.9%

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 +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Fats +673.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.84
Equal in Other - 1.75
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +39.2%
Contains more Fats +673.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.84
Equal in Other - 1.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1058.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.375
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1058.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.375

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +18886.4%
Contains more Glucose +1033.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 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 +18886.4%
Contains more Glucose +1033.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Tortilla Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 7.28g 6.84g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 49.94g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 237kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 2.75g 49.74g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 3.81mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 146mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 105mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 482mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.32mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.102mg 0.004mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.002mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 2.7µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.016mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.21mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.016mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg 11µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 29mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.364g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 4.534g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.375g Tortilla
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 0.019g 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
Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.