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

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The main differences between Cream of Wheat and Tamale

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Folate, yet Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Wheat is 47% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without 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.
Contains more Calcium +120.7%
Contains more Iron +306.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +555%
Contains more Zinc +770.6%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +120.7%
Contains more Iron +306.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +555%
Contains more Zinc +770.6%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Fats +2450%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Other +213.6%
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
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 Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Fats +2450%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Other +213.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.4%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +471.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +471.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Wheat Tamale
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 1.84g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.24g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 13.08g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 62kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.07g 0.99g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 64mg 29mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 1.22mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 18mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 20mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 102mg 427mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.043mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 3.5µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 773IU 0IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 0µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.05mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 1.59mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.143mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 15µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.058mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.139mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.047mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.034mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.089mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.042mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 2.396g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.

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