Calories in Dulce de leche
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This record duplicates Dulce de Leche from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Dulce de leche contains 315 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (300 g) provides about 945 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from fat and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pudding on FoodFactly, where the median is 130 kcal per 100 g across 23 foods.
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 19% of the Daily Value for calcium and 16% of the Daily Value for choline.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 315 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol C | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 129 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 55.4 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 49.7 g | |
| Protein C | 6.8 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 74 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.6 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.016 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.41 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.016 mg | 0.9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.31 µg | 13% |
| Choline C | 89.1 mg | 16% |
| Calcium C | 251 mg | 19% |
| Iron C | 0.17 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 193 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 350 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 0.79 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.004 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium C | 2.7 µg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 70%
- Fat 21%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.8 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 3.5 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of pudding (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars49.7 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 15.8 g)
- Fat7.4 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 3.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium129 mgbelow the median for pudding (median 152 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.38 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.29 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.082 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.75 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.81 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 73 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 28.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dulce de leche?
100 g of dulce de leche has 315 kcal. 1 cup (300 g): about 945 kcal.
How much protein is in dulce de leche?
Dulce de leche contains 6.8 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.5 g in 1 cup (300 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pudding, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.5 g).
How many carbs are in dulce de leche?
Dulce de leche has 55.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 49.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dulce de leche?
Dulce de leche contains 7.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dulce de leche contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (31% DV), calcium (19% DV), choline (16% DV), phosphorus (15% DV) and Vitamin B12 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dulce de leche?
100 g contains 129 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705699. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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