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Chocolate cake vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate cake and tamale different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, and fiber.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need for copper, 16% more than tamale.
  • Chocolate cake contains 3 times more cholesterol than tamale. Chocolate cake contains 58mg of cholesterol, while tamale contains 17mg.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than chocolate cake (41).

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Tamales (Navajo) types were used 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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 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 +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.9%
Contains more IronIron +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.5%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 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 +146.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.5%
Contains more WaterWater +179.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 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 +120.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +301.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Tamale DV% diff.
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Copper 0.207mg 0.063mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.54µg 16%
Fats 15.1g 6.12g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.688g 14%
Saturated fat 5.43g 2.396g 14%
Cholesterol 58mg 17mg 14%
Carbs 53.4g 18.12g 12%
Calories 371kcal 153kcal 11%
Selenium 11.9µg 6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.08mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 2.739g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.143mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.05mg 8%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.48mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Sodium 315mg 427mg 5%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.174mg 5%
Iron 1.61mg 1.22mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.59mg 3%
Calcium 60mg 29mg 3%
Folate 27µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg 2%
Protein 5.3g 6.28g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.205mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 22mg 2%
Phosphorus 106mg 99mg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 15.02g N/A
Potassium 140mg 131mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
19%
Chocolate cake
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.034g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.