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Tamale vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamale and Popcorn

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 46% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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
2
:
8
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Calcium +314.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.6%
Contains more Potassium +151.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.1%
Contains more Copper +315.9%
Contains more Manganese +539.7%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +314.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.6%
Contains more Potassium +151.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.1%
Contains more Copper +315.9%
Contains more Manganese +539.7%

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
2
:
10
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.083
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.157
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%
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.083
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.157

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Water +1951.2%
Contains more Protein +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +329.2%
Equal in Other - 1.42
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
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Water +1951.2%
Contains more Protein +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +329.2%
Equal in Other - 1.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.9%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
3
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +142.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +343.4%
Contains more Sucrose +80%
Tamale
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Popcorn
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +142.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +343.4%
Contains more Sucrose +80%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 6.28g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 6.12g 4.54g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 153kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Starch 12.27g 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.17g 0.07g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 3.1g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 29mg 7mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 22mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 99mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 131mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 427mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 1.48mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.063mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.174mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 6µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0mg 0.29mg Popcorn
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Folate 15µg 31µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.239mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.568mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.427mg 0.338mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.318mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.196mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.95g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 2.318g Popcorn
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale 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
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.759g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.