Dulce de Leche
FDC 173461tbsp (19 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 11 · -24 vs Dairy & eggs medianDulce de leche, the slow-caramelized milk spread, scores 11 of 100, Low band, rank 55 of 60 among dairy and eggs, trailing the category's median of 35. It does carry two dairy-driven standouts: calcium at 19% DV and protein at 14% DV, both traceable to the milk it's cooked down from.
This is the spread used on toast, folded into alfajores, or spooned over ice cream, typically by the tablespoon at about 19 g. The number to watch is sugar, at 49.7 g per 100 g, since slow caramelizing concentrates it considerably. Among dairy and eggs, milk shakes, thick vanilla, is listed as a higher-scoring option, though it's a thinner, less concentrated treat.
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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
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
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