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 of Copper 16% more than Tamale.
- Chocolate cake contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Tamale. Chocolate cake contains 58mg of Cholesterol, while Tamale contains 17mg.
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.
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Calcium
+106.9%
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Iron
+32%
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Magnesium
+45.5%
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Sodium
-26.2%
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Copper
+228.6%
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Manganese
+60.9%
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Selenium
+98.3%
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Zinc
+114.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Potassium - 131
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Calcium
+106.9%
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Iron
+32%
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Magnesium
+45.5%
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Sodium
-26.2%
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Copper
+228.6%
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Manganese
+60.9%
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Selenium
+98.3%
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Zinc
+114.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Potassium - 131
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+182%
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Vitamin B2
+166.3%
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Vitamin B5
+48.3%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin C
+750%
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Vitamin B3
+39.8%
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Vitamin B6
+248.8%
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Vitamin B12
+237.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+182%
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Vitamin B2
+166.3%
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Vitamin B5
+48.3%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin C
+750%
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Vitamin B3
+39.8%
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Vitamin B6
+248.8%
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Vitamin B12
+237.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+146.7%
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Carbs
+194.7%
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+30.4%
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Protein
+18.5%
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Water
+179.1%
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
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1.38 g
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Fats
+146.7%
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Carbs
+194.7%
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+30.4%
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Protein
+18.5%
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Water
+179.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+120.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+301.3%
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Saturated Fat
-55.9%
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
Saturated Fat:
2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.688 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+120.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+301.3%
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Saturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 51.8g | 15.02g |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 6.28g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 6.12g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 18.12g |
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| Calories | 371kcal | 153kcal |
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| Starch | 12.27g |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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| Sugar | 0.99g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.1g |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 29mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.22mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 131mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 427mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.063mg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.143mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.54µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.271mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.568mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.275mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.318mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.196mg |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 17mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 2.396g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 2.739g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.688g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.034g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.