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Crème caramel vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crème caramel and tamale

  • Crème caramel has more vitamin B2, while tamale has more fiber, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and manganese.
  • Crème caramel's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 24% higher.
  • Tamale contains 3 times less vitamin B2 than crème caramel. Crème caramel contains 0.21mg of vitamin B2, while tamale contains 0.08mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tamale is lower.
  • Crème caramel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crème caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.

The food types used in this comparison are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe 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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
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 CalciumCalcium +186.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11%
Contains more IronIron +221.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1640%
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

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% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1839%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 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 CarbsCarbs +25.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.6%
Contains more FatsFats +51.9%
Contains more OtherOther +126.2%
~equal in Water ~68.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 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 -24.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Tamale DV% diff.
Cholesterol 90mg 17mg 24%
Sodium 53mg 427mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Iron 0.38mg 1.22mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.08mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.59mg 9%
Zinc 0.47mg 1.48mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.54µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.143mg 8%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.205mg 6%
Vitamin A 46µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 83mg 29mg 5%
Selenium 8.7µg 6µg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Protein 4.53g 6.28g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 2.739g 4%
Copper 0.028mg 0.063mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 22mg 3%
Fats 4.03g 6.12g 3%
Saturated fat 1.799g 2.396g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Folate 9µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.688g 2%
Carbs 22.78g 18.12g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.05mg 2%
Calories 145kcal 153kcal 0%
Net carbs 22.78g 15.02g N/A
Potassium 118mg 131mg 0%
Sugar 23.15g 0.99g N/A
Phosphorus 96mg 99mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
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 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel 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
13%
Crème caramel
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.