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Cheese popcorn vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese popcorn and Tamale?

  • 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 Saturated Fat in Tamale is lower.

We used Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Tamales (Navajo) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 34% 23% 84% 47% 55% 155% 116% 93% 65%
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 +313.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.2%
Contains more IronIron +83.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +309.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%

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 1.7% 8.4% 76% 0% 31% 56% 27% 28% 54% 66% 21% 8.3% 8.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.59mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.54µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +48.1%
Contains more FatsFats +442.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.8%
Contains more OtherOther +146.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2624%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.37 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +254.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2134%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese popcorn Tamale
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cheese popcorn Tamale Opinion
Calories 526kcal 153kcal Cheese popcorn
Protein 9.3g 6.28g Cheese popcorn
Fats 33.2g 6.12g Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 41.7g 15.02g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 18.12g Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg 17mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 91mg 22mg Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 29mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 131mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 1.22mg Cheese popcorn
Sugar 0.79g 0.99g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 3.1g Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.063mg Cheese popcorn
Zinc 2.01mg 1.48mg Cheese popcorn
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 361mg 99mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 889mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 3.82mg 0mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg 0.174mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg 6µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.05mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.08mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.205mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.143mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 15µg Tamale
Choline 15.3mg Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 2.739g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 0.688g Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.052mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.417mg 0.239mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.271mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg 0.568mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg 0.427mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg 0.15mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.275mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.489mg 0.318mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg 0.196mg Cheese popcorn
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
Cheese 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
30%
Cheese popcorn
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
30%
Tamale

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 Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.