Corn cake vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between corn cake and tamale?
- Corn cake is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12.
- Corn cake's daily need coverage for manganese is 71% higher.
- Corn cake is lower in saturated fat.
We used Snacks, corn cakes 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +418.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +566.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +943.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1380.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +260.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.815mg | 0.174mg | 71% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.063mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 1.59mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 83.4g | 18.12g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 22mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.05mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.205mg | 13% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 153kcal | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2.396g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 157mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Fats | 2.4g | 6.12g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.76g | 2.739g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Zinc | 2mg | 1.48mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 3.1g | 5% |
| Protein | 8.1g | 6.28g | 4% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 427mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 0.688g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.22mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Folate | 19µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.5g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 23.47g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.267mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.442mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.227mg | 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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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
22%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.976g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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.