Dulce de Leche
Moderate nutritional value
Milk caramel spread from Latin America, values per 100 g.
Dulce de leche is a thick caramel made by slowly cooking milk with sugar, popular in Argentina, Uruguay and across Latin America as a spread and a filling for alfajores, cakes and crepes. About half of it is sugar: a 20 g spoonful has about 63 kcal and 10 g of sugar, with 1.4 g of protein and about 50 mg of calcium. The brown color and flavor come from the Maillard reaction between milk protein and sugar.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.8g | 12.1% |
| Fat | 7.4g | 10.6% |
| Carbs | 55.4g | 18.5% |
| Simple Sugars | 19.39g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 36.01g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 29g | 1.1% |
| Calories | 315 | 14.0% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 4.27 | g | 21.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 2.02 | g | 8.1% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.35 | g | 2.7% |
| Omega-3 | 0.105 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 4 | mg | 0.4% |
| Omega-6 | 0.245 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.34 | g | 17.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 2.6 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 | mg |
| Selenium | 2.7 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 74 | mcg | 8.2% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.016 | mg | 1.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.405 | mg | 31.2% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.21 | mg | 1.3% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.016 | mg | 0.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 11 | mcg | 2.8% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.31 | mcg | 12.9% |
| vitamin C | 2.6 | mg | 2.9% |
| vitamin D | 0.2 (8 IU) | mcg | 1.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.2 | mg | 1.3% |
| vitamin K | 1.3 | mcg | 1.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 251 | mg | 25.1% |
| iron | 0.17 | mg | 0.9% |
| magnesium | 22 | mg | 5.5% |
| phosphorus | 193 | mg | 27.6% |
| potassium | 350 | mg | 13.5% |
| sodium | 129 | mg | 5.6% |
| zinc | 0.79 | mg | 7.2% |
| copper | 0.004 | mg | 0.4% |
| manganese | 0.002 | mg | 0.1% |
| selenium | 2.7 | mcg | 4.9% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 185 | mg | 26.4% | 162% |
| Isoleucine | 414 | mg | 29.6% | 193% |
| Leucine | 670 | mg | 24.5% | 153% |
| Lysine | 542 | mg | 25.8% | 158% |
| Methionine | 234 | mg | 22.3% | 142% |
| Phenylalanine | 661 | mg | 37.8% | 225% |
| Threonine | 309 | mg | 29.4% | 173% |
| Tryptophan | 97 | mg | 34.6% | 205% |
| Valine | 457 | mg | 25.1% | 160% |
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