Dulce de Leche
FDC 173461tbsp (19 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 11 · -24 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Dulce de Leche is mostly calories with little else, scoring 11 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 55 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of calcium (19% DV), a good source of protein (14% DV). Most of its 315 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (49.7 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 50 g | |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 74 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.86 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 5.5 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 9.4 g | |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 4.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.49 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173461Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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