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.
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% |
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 g
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% |