Dulce de leche: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in dulce de leche per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
315kcal per 100 g
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To burn these 315 calories:
- 73minWalking (5 km/h)
- 31minRunning (8 km/h)
- 38minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 43minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 315 |
| 1 tablespoon (20 g) | 63 |
Can dulce de leche make you gain weight?
At 315 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with medium energy density: about 32 g gives 100 kcal.
One tablespoon (20 g) has only 63 kcal, which is easy to fit into most days.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Dulce de leche vs other foods in “Sweets and snacks”
It has 20% fewer calories than the average food in “Sweets and snacks” (396 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 315 kcal | 396 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of dulce de leche?
- 100 g has 315 kcal. That means about 32 g for every 100 kcal.
- How many calories are in one tablespoon of dulce de leche?
- One tablespoon (20 g) has 63 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.