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Rice cakes vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice cakes and Tamale different?

  • Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 261% higher.
  • Rice cakes contain 7 times more Magnesium than Tamale. While Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, Tamale contains only 22mg.
  • Rice cakes have less Sodium.

Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Tamales (Navajo) are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
8
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2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Magnesium +586.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.8%
Contains more Potassium +128.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +503.2%
Contains more Manganese +3451.7%
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.22
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Magnesium +586.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.8%
Contains more Potassium +128.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +503.2%
Contains more Manganese +3451.7%
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.22

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
5
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4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +465.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +465.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
3
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2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Carbs +342.1%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Water +1054.2%
Equal in Other - 1.38
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Carbs +342.1%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Water +1054.2%
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
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1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.8%
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice cakes Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 15.02g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 6.28g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 80.1g 18.12g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 153kcal Rice cakes
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 3.1g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 1.14mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 151mg 22mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 99mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 131mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 427mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.48mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.063mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 0.174mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 6µg Rice cakes
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.05mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.08mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 1.59mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.205mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 21µg 15µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.052mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.239mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.271mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg 0.568mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.152mg 0.15mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.275mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg 0.318mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg 0.196mg Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.396g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.688g Rice cakes
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Rice cakes
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.756g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (82)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.