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Caramel popcorn vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramel popcorn and Tamale

  • Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin E, yet Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Caramel popcorn covers your daily Iron needs 34% more than Tamale.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Caramel popcorn is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
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 +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171%
Contains more IronIron +220.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +339.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%

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.
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 0% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Folate ~15µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 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 FatsFats +27.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +345.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1963.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Tamale
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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 -56.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +375.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.739g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel popcorn Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Caramel popcorn Tamale Opinion
Calories 400kcal 153kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 6.28g Caramel popcorn
Fats 7.8g 6.12g Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 76.9g 15.02g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 18.12g Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 22mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 29mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 131mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.22mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 3.8g 3.1g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.063mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 127mg 99mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 427mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 0IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.174mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.05mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.08mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.59mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.205mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.143mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 15µg Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 2.396g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.688g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.052mg
Threonine 0.231mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.641mg 0.568mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.112mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.275mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.182mg 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn 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
14%
Caramel popcorn
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel 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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.