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Coleslaw vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coleslaw and tamale

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin C, yet tamale is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tamale is 22% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 9 times more vitamin C than tamale. Coleslaw contains 14.6mg of vitamin C, while tamale contains 1.7mg.
  • Coleslaw contains less saturated fat.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw 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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -52.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more IronIron +454.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +957.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.6%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~131mg

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
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 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +671.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 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 +61.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +561.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.7%
Contains more OtherOther +66.3%
~equal in Water ~68.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 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 -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +677.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.739g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 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 SucroseSucrose +2140%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +704.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +747.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.688g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.54µg 22%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 1.7mg 14%
Iron 0.22mg 1.22mg 13%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.48mg 12%
Protein 0.95g 6.28g 11%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Phosphorus 20mg 99mg 11%
Sodium 203mg 427mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 1.59mg 9%
Fats 9.91g 6.12g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.08mg 5%
Fiber 1.9g 3.1g 5%
Copper 0.015mg 0.063mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg 4%
Cholesterol 4mg 17mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.599g 2.396g 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 22mg 3%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.174mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.05mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 0.17g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.143mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.205mg 1%
Carbs 14.89g 18.12g 1%
Calories 153kcal 153kcal 0%
Net carbs 12.99g 15.02g N/A
Calcium 30mg 29mg 0%
Potassium 129mg 131mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g 0.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 2.739g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Tamale
Low Calories diet Equal
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
23%
Coleslaw
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.

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