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

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What are the differences between water and dulce de Leche?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer than water in phosphorus, calcium, potassium, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 28% more.
  • The amount of sodium in water is lower.
  • The glycemic index of water is lower.

We used Beverages, water, tap, well and Dulce de Leche types 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.
Water
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
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 CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +7800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 +248%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1650%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 31%
Phosphorus 0mg 193mg 28%
Calcium 3mg 251mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 21%
Carbs 0g 55.35g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Calories 0kcal 315kcal 16%
Protein 0g 6.84g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Fats 0g 7.35g 11%
Potassium 0mg 350mg 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.79mg 7%
Magnesium 1mg 22mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Sodium 5mg 129mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5%
Folate 11µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3%
Iron 0mg 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Copper 0.016mg 0.004mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Manganese 0mg 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Fructose 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.