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Cream of Rice vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cream of Rice and Tamale

  • Cream of Rice is higher in Iron, yet Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Cream of Rice covers your daily Iron needs 34% more than Tamale.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream of Rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt 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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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 IronIron +224.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +555%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +825%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +482.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +597.8%
Contains more FatsFats +6020%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.6%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8735.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2448.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Tamale Opinion
Calories 52kcal 153kcal Tamale
Protein 0.9g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.1g 6.12g Tamale
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 11.4g 15.02g Tamale
Carbs 11.5g 18.12g Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 3mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 1mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 20mg 131mg Tamale
Iron 3.96mg 1.22mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 0.04g 0.99g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.034mg 0.063mg Tamale
Zinc 0.16mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 17mg 99mg Tamale
Sodium 173mg 427mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Cream of Rice
Manganese 0.144mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 3µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.05mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Folate 3µg 15µg Tamale
Saturated Fat 0.02g 2.396g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.688g Tamale
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.044mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.073mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.037mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.026mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.057mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.026mg 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice 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
4%
Cream of Rice
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

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?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.