USDA Survey

Dulce de leche

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705699, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

315
Caloriesmoderate density
6.8g
Proteingood source · 14% DV
55.4g
Carbshigh · 20% DV
7.3g
Fatmoderate · 9% DV
315 calories per 100g

Dulce de leche contains 315 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 6.8g of protein, 7.3g of fat, and 55.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 41% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Dulce de leche is sugar-heavy, with 49.7g of sugar per 100g.

6.8g
protein per 100g
Top 59%
protein vs USDA whole foods
315
calories per 100g
49.7g
sugar per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Dulce de leche contains 315 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 6.8g of protein, 7.3g of fat, and 55.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🧂 Low Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Dulce de leche is catalogued there as FDC ID 2705699, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Dulce de leche reads as low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 4 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Dulce de leche is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 315 % Daily Value* Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 29mg 10% Sodium 129mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 55g 20% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 50g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 7g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 251mg 19% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 350mg 7% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

315
Calories per 100g

315 kcal = 16% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%16of 2,000 kcal
315 kcal = 16% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 6.8gF: 7.3gC: 55.4g
6.8g
Protein
14% DV
7.3g
Total Fat
9% DV
55.4g
Carbs
20% DV
49.7g
Sugar
no FDA DV
129mg
Sodium
6% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Dulce de leche ranks on protein

Its 6.8g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Dulce de leche vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

7 41st percentile higher than 41% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 55.4 G
20%
Energy 315 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.00 G
0%
Protein 6.8 G
14%
Total Sugars 49.7 G
Total lipid (fat) 7.3 G
9%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 28.7 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 89 MG
Folate, DFE 11.0 UG
Folate, food 11.0 UG
Folate, total 11.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 0 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.3 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 3 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.3 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 251 MG
19%
Iron, Fe 0 MG
1%
Potassium, K 350 MG
7%
Sodium, Na 129 MG
6%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 14.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 22 MG
Phosphorus, P 193 MG
Retinol 73.0 UG
Selenium, Se 2.7 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 74.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.2 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0 MG
Zinc, Zn 1 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 29 MG
10%
Fatty acids, total saturated 4.5 G
23%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 2.1 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.38 G
MUFA 16:1 0.16 G
MUFA 18:1 1.9 G
MUFA 20:1 0.02 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 0.29 G
PUFA 18:3 0.05 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.01 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.01 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.21 G
SFA 12:0 0.21 G
SFA 14:0 0.75 G
SFA 16:0 2.0 G
SFA 18:0 0.81 G
SFA 4:0 0.18 G
SFA 6:0 0.14 G
SFA 8:0 0.08 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Dulce de leche delivers 6.8g of protein per 100g, more than 41% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 315 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Meringues

Survey
324 cal
P: 7.2gF: 0.0gC: 75.3g

Lime souffle

Survey
328 cal
P: 8.8gF: 15.0gC: 39.8g

Barfi or Burfi, Indian dessert

Survey
284 cal
P: 5.4gF: 11.4gC: 40.4g

Haupia

Survey
274 cal
P: 2.0gF: 20.4gC: 23.5g

→ Compare Dulce de leche side-by-side with Meringues and Lime souffle

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Dulce de leche? ▼
Dulce de leche contains 315 calories per 100g. It has 6.8g of protein, 7.3g of fat, and 55.4g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Dulce de leche? ▼
Per 100g, Dulce de leche has 6.8g protein (9% of calories), 7.3g fat, and 55.4g carbs. Sugar: 49.7g.
How much sodium is in Dulce de leche? ▼
Dulce de leche contains 129mg of sodium per 100g, which is 6% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Dulce de leche keto-friendly? ▼
Dulce de leche has 55.4g of carbs per 100g (70% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Dulce de leche good for a diet? ▼
Dulce de leche has 315 calories per 100g. Fat content: 7.3g.
How does Dulce de leche compare to other foods? ▼
Dulce de leche provides 315 calories and 6.8g protein per 100g. That is 46 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705699) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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