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Macaroon vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between macaroon and tamale?

  • Macaroon is richer in copper and fiber, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • Tamale has 4 times less copper than macaroon. Macaroon has 0.269mg of copper, while tamale has 0.063mg.
  • Tamale is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than macaroon (32).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Tamales (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 CopperCopper +327%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
~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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +268.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.9%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.9%
Contains more WaterWater +492.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Tamale DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 2.396g 80%
Fats 22.55g 6.12g 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Copper 0.269mg 0.063mg 23%
Calories 460kcal 153kcal 15%
Carbs 61.22g 18.12g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.59mg 9%
Sodium 241mg 427mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Fiber 5.1g 3.1g 8%
Protein 3.02g 6.28g 7%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.48mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Iron 0.82mg 1.22mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.143mg 4%
Phosphorus 68mg 99mg 4%
Folate 3µg 15µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 2.739g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 22mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Selenium 6.8µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.688g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 15.02g N/A
Potassium 123mg 131mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 0.99g N/A
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.