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Nougat vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nougat and tamale

  • Nougat has more vitamin E and copper; however, tamale is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 22% more than nougat.
  • Nougat has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, nougat, with almonds and Tamales (Navajo).

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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.
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more IronIron +106.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.8%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg

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.
Nougat
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Tamale
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5300%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Tamale
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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 CarbsCarbs +409.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more FatsFats +266.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3067.4%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Tamale
2
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Tamale DV% diff.
Carbs 92.39g 18.12g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.54µg 22%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0mg 18%
Sodium 33mg 427mg 17%
Calories 398kcal 153kcal 12%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.48mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.143mg 9%
Copper 0.134mg 0.063mg 8%
Iron 0.59mg 1.22mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 1.59mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.739g 7%
Fats 1.67g 6.12g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Phosphorus 55mg 99mg 6%
Manganese 0.304mg 0.174mg 6%
Selenium 2.6µg 6µg 6%
Protein 3.33g 6.28g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.688g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.08mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.667g 2.396g 3%
Folate 5µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.205mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.05mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.7mg 2%
Fiber 3.3g 3.1g 1%
Potassium 105mg 131mg 1%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Net carbs 89.09g 15.02g N/A
Calcium 32mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 44.97g 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Nougat
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.