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Dulce de leche

Dulce de leche packs 315 kcal into 100 g (3.5 oz), so a typical 20 g (0.7 oz) serving already adds up to about 63 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Dulce de leche

  • 315 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 6.8 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 1 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 20 g (0.7 oz) serving provides about 63 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for dulce de leche per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 20 g (0.7 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (20 g (0.7 oz))
Calories315 kcal63 kcal
Protein6.8 g1.4 g
Carbohydrates55.4 g11.1 g
of which sugars49.7 g9.9 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat7.4 g1.5 g
of which saturated4.5 g0.9 g
Water28.7 g5.7 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) − 1 (high energy density: 315 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 2.2 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 28.7 g of water, under 70) = 0; raised to the minimum of 1.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High energy density
It has more than 300 kcal per 100 g: a lot of energy in a small volume, so it is less filling per calorie. That does not make it a bad food; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs.

Frequently asked questions about dulce de leche

How many grams of protein are in a tablespoon of dulce de leche?

A tablespoon of dulce de leche, our reference serving of 20 g (0.7 oz), has about 1.4 g of protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) of dulce de leche has 6.8 g of protein. That is 2.2 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many kcal are in a tablespoon of dulce de leche?

A tablespoon of dulce de leche, our reference serving of 20 g (0.7 oz), has about 63 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of dulce de leche has 315 kcal. That is a high energy density.

Does dulce de leche keep you full?

Barely filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 1 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) − 1 (high energy density: 315 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 2.2 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 28.7 g of water, under 70) = 0; raised to the minimum of 1. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

How does dulce de leche fit into eating on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about dulce de leche on a GLP-1 medication. “High energy density”: a lot of energy in a small volume; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What is a typical serving of dulce de leche?

We use 20 g (0.7 oz) as a typical serving, roughly a tablespoon of dulce de leche. That amount provides about 63 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Dulce de Leche (FDC ID 173461). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .