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Cocoa Krispies vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa Krispies and Tamale

  • Tamale contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C than Cocoa Krispies.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 178% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES and Tamales (Navajo).

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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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
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 +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.4%
Contains more IronIron +1088.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +427%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg
~equal in Sodium ~427mg

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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
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 CVitamin C +2723.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +912.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2053.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 CarbsCarbs +385.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.5%
Contains more FatsFats +126.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2323.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +813%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +588%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +257%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa Krispies Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cocoa Krispies Tamale Opinion
Calories 389kcal 153kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 2.7g 6.12g Tamale
Vitamin C 48mg 1.7mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 86.5g 15.02g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 87.9g 18.12g Cocoa Krispies
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 22mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 127mg 29mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 197mg 131mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 14.5mg 1.22mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.4g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.332mg 0.063mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 5mg 1.48mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g 12.27g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 102mg 99mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 424mg 427mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 4032IU 0IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 1210µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 0.174mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg 6µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.05mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 1.59mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.205mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.143mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0.54µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Folate 323µg 15µg Cocoa Krispies
Choline 8.7mg Cocoa Krispies
Saturated Fat 2.1g 2.396g Cocoa Krispies
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.688g Tamale
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.052mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.16mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.34mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.13mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.09mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.24mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.09mg 0.196mg Tamale
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
Cocoa Krispies 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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies 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. 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.

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