Corn nuts vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn nuts and tamale different?
- Corn nuts are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, manganese, copper, and iron, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12.
- Corn nuts cover your daily need for phosphorus, 26% more than tamale.
- Corn nuts contain 7 times more vitamin B1 than tamale. Corn nuts contain 0.35mg of vitamin B1, while tamale contains 0.05mg.
- Tamale is lower in sodium.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than corn nuts (40).
Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Tamales (Navajo) types were used in this article.
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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 | +395.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +179.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.8% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4156.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368% |
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Saturated fat
~2.396g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Phosphorus | 283mg | 99mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.05mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8.4g | 3.1g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 109mg | 22mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 71.7g | 18.12g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.688g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.487mg | 0.174mg | 14% |
| Calories | 436kcal | 153kcal | 14% |
| Fats | 14.3g | 6.12g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.36g | 2.739g | 12% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.063mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 427mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.22mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 131mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Protein | 9g | 6.28g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.88mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.58g | 2.396g | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.3g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 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?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts 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.