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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
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 +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.
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% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 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 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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +29%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.3%
Contains more FatsFats +155%
Contains more WaterWater +1380.4%
~equal in Other ~1.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 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 -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.
Corn cake Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Tamale Opinion
Calories 387kcal 153kcal Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 6.28g Corn cake
Fats 2.4g 6.12g Tamale
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 81.5g 15.02g Corn cake
Carbs 83.4g 18.12g Corn cake
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Corn cake
Magnesium 114mg 22mg Corn cake
Calcium 19mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 157mg 131mg Corn cake
Iron 1.4mg 1.22mg Corn cake
Sugar 23.47g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.9g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.42mg 0.063mg Corn cake
Zinc 2mg 1.48mg Corn cake
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 157mg 99mg Corn cake
Sodium 488mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 242IU 0IU Corn cake
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg 0.174mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg 6µg Corn cake
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.05mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 1.59mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.205mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Folate 19µg 15µg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.396g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 0.688g Corn cake
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.052mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg 0.239mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg 0.271mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg 0.568mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.177mg 0.15mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg 0.275mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg 0.318mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg 0.196mg Corn cake
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn cake 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
22%
Corn cake
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.976g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
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.

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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.