Dulce de leche: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of dulce de leche has 315 kcal. 1 tbsp (19 g): 60 kcal.
Dulce de leche is in the family Dairy. Per 100 g it provides 6.8 g protein, 55.4 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 7.3 g fat: about 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What dulce de leche provides most
- High in vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.41 mg per 100 g, 31 % of the Daily Value.
- High in carbohydrates: 55.4 g per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of calcium: 251 mg per 100 g, 19 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of phosphorus: 193 mg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of protein: 6.8 g per 100 g, 14 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B12: 0.31 µg per 100 g, 13 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 129 mg · sugars: 49.7 g · saturated fat: 4.5 g.
Dulce de leche per serving
The serving is 1 tbsp, 19 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.4 g | 10.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 49.7 g | 9.4 g |
| Fat | 7.3 g | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 24.5 mg |
Dulce de leche nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 315 kcal | — |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14 % |
| Total fat | 7.3 g | 9 % |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 23 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10 % |
| Carbohydrates | 55.4 g | 20 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 49.7 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 74 µg | 8 % |
| Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K | 1.3 µg | 1 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 1 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.41 mg | 31 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.21 mg | 1 % |
| B6 | 0.02 mg | 1 % |
| B9 · Folate | 11 µg | 3 % |
| B12 | 0.31 µg | 13 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19 % |
| Iron | 0.17 mg | 1 % |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphorus | 193 mg | 15 % |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7 % |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6 % |
| Zinc | 0.79 mg | 7 % |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg | 5 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.05 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dairy
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, dulce de leche ranks 2nd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🧈 Butter | 717 | 0.85 g |
| 2 | 🍮 Dulce de leche | 315 | 6.8 g |
| 3 | 🧀 Cheese | 299 | 18.1 g |
| 4 | 🥛 Milk | 61 | 3.1 g |
| 5 | 🍦 Yogurt | 61 | 3.5 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, dulce de leche is in the top 10 for vitamin B2 (riboflavin) (5th), calcium (7th).
Where it comes from
Río de la Plata; Argentina and Uruguay both claim it.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does dulce de leche have?
100 g of dulce de leche has 315 kcal. 1 tbsp (19 g) has 60 kcal.
How much protein does dulce de leche have?
6.8 g per 100 g; 1.3 g in 1 tbsp.
How many carbs does dulce de leche have?
55.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 49.7 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does dulce de leche have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 31 %; carbohydrates, 20 %; calcium, 19 %; phosphorus, 15 %.
Where does dulce de leche come from?
Río de la Plata; Argentina and Uruguay both claim it. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 1225 · Dulce de Leche · Dulce de Leche
One serving (1 tbsp) is about 3% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers