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Chocolate ice cream vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate ice cream and tamale?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin A, copper, and calcium, yet tamale is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and fiber.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 22% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tamale is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is lower.

We used Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 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 +31.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more IronIron +31.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%
~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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +603.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.2%
~equal in Folate ~15µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +79.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
~equal in Other ~1.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 +17.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Tamale DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 2.396g 20%
Sodium 76mg 427mg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.54µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1.59mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.08mg 9%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.48mg 8%
Copper 0.135mg 0.063mg 8%
Fiber 1.2g 3.1g 8%
Calcium 109mg 29mg 8%
Fats 11g 6.12g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.143mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.205mg 7%
Cholesterol 34mg 17mg 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 6µg 6%
Protein 3.8g 6.28g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Iron 0.93mg 1.22mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Carbs 28.2g 18.12g 3%
Calories 216kcal 153kcal 3%
Potassium 249mg 131mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.688g 2%
Magnesium 29mg 22mg 2%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 2.739g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.05mg 1%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.174mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.7mg 1%
Phosphorus 107mg 99mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 27g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 16µg 15µg 0%
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.404g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.