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Tamale vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamale and Cheese popcorn?

  • Cheese popcorn is richer than Tamale in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin E , Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 37% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tamale is lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor types 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.
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
9
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Calcium +289.7%
Contains more Iron +83.6%
Contains more Magnesium +313.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.6%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains more Zinc +35.8%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +309.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Calcium +289.7%
Contains more Iron +83.6%
Contains more Magnesium +313.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.6%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains more Zinc +35.8%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +309.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Tamale
Tamale
4
:
8
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.453
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.53
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%
Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.453
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.53

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
4
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Water +2624%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +442.5%
Contains more Carbs +184.8%
Contains more Other +146.4%
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
Cheese popcorn
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +2624%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +442.5%
Contains more Carbs +184.8%
Contains more Other +146.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2134%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2134%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 41.7g Cheese popcorn
Protein 6.28g 9.3g Cheese popcorn
Fats 6.12g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 18.12g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Calories 153kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0.79g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 3.1g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 29mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 1.22mg 2.24mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 22mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 99mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 131mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 427mg 889mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.063mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.174mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 6µg 12µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 0mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.124mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.453mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 15µg 11µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.53µg Tamale
Vitamin K 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.239mg 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 0.568mg 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.427mg 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.15mg 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.318mg 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.196mg 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 17mg 11mg Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.396g 6.41g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 15.37g Cheese popcorn
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
Tamale Cheese popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Tamale
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.014g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.