Calories in Dulce de Leche
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Dulce de Leche contains 315 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (19 g) provides about 60 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 dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 19% of the Daily Value for calcium and 17% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 315 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Trans fat C | 0.36 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium M | 129 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 55.4 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 49.7 g | |
| Protein M | 6.8 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 74 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C I | 2.6 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.016 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.41 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.84 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.016 mg | 0.9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.31 µg | 13% |
| Choline I | 89.1 mg | 16% |
| Calcium M | 251 mg | 19% |
| Iron M | 0.17 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 193 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 350 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.79 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.004 mg | 0.4% |
| Manganese M | 0.002 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium M | 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 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars49.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat7.4 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium129 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 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 |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 41.8 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 1.7 g |
| Fructose M | 0.32 g |
| Lactose M | 4.9 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.05 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.29 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.18 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.082 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.21 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.21 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.75 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.81 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.084 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.052 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.036 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.26 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.084 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.006 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.29 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.073 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene I | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 73 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 6 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 28.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,318 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 267 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 4.2 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.4 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 49.7 g |
| Sodium | 129 mg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetened condensed milk | 336 | 7.4 g | 57.9 g | 8.3 g |
| Milk, condensed, sweetened | 321 | 7.9 g | 54.4 g | 8.7 g |
| Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened Canned | 321 | 7.9 g | 54.4 g | 8.7 g |
| Cream substitute, flavored, liquid | 251 | 0.69 g | 35.1 g | 13.5 g |
| Coffee creamer, liquid, flavored | 251 | 0.69 g | 35.1 g | 13.5 g |
| Cream substitute, flavored, powdered Dried or dry | 482 | 0.68 g | 75.4 g | 21.5 g |
| Coffee creamer, powder, flavored Dried or dry | 482 | 0.68 g | 75.4 g | 21.5 g |
| Coffee creamer, liquid, fat free, flavored | 154 | 0.6 g | 31.7 g | 2.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dulce de Leche?
100 g of dulce de Leche has 315 kcal. 1 tbsp (19 g): about 60 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 1.3 g in 1 tbsp (19 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is below the median (median 9 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), Pantothenic acid (B5) (17% DV), choline (16% DV) and phosphorus (15% 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 173461. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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