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

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Significant differences between Walnut and Dulce de Leche

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Folate, and Zinc in Walnut is higher than in Dulce de Leche.
  • Walnut covers your daily Copper needs 176% more than Dulce de Leche.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english 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 Iron +1611.8%
Contains more Magnesium +618.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +291.1%
Contains more Copper +39550%
Contains more Manganese +170600%
Contains more Selenium +81.5%
Contains more Calcium +156.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +1611.8%
Contains more Magnesium +618.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +291.1%
Contains more Copper +39550%
Contains more Manganese +170600%
Contains more Selenium +81.5%
Contains more Calcium +156.1%

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.
Walnut
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Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.3%
Contains more Folate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1235%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
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 E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.3%
Contains more Folate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1235%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +122.7%
Contains more Fats +787.2%
Contains more Carbs +303.7%
Contains more Water +605.4%
Equal in Other - 1.75
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +122.7%
Contains more Fats +787.2%
Contains more Carbs +303.7%
Contains more Water +605.4%
Equal in Other - 1.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12479.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12479.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1618.9%
Contains more Glucose +2025%
Contains more Fructose +255.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +1618.9%
Contains more Glucose +2025%
Contains more Fructose +255.6%
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.
Walnut Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 15.23g 6.84g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 7.35g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 654kcal 315kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 2.61g 49.74g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 0g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 2.91mg 0.17mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 22mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 193mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 350mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 129mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.79mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.004mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.002mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 2.7µg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.2mg Walnut
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.016mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.21mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.016mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 11µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.3µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.364g Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 2.143g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.375g Walnut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 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
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.