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Focaccia vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between focaccia and tamale

  • Focaccia has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and manganese; however, tamale is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Focaccia covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 35% more than tamale.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +159%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 ProteinProtein +39.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +48.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -63.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.05mg 35%
Folate 138µg 15µg 31%
Iron 3.16mg 1.22mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Selenium 15.9µg 6µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.08mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 1.59mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.205mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0mg 9%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.174mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.877g 2.396g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 2.739g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Sodium 561mg 427mg 6%
Carbs 35.82g 18.12g 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Protein 8.77g 6.28g 5%
Calories 249kcal 153kcal 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g 5%
Phosphorus 128mg 99mg 4%
Fats 7.89g 6.12g 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.143mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.688g 2%
Potassium 114mg 131mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 29mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Zinc 1.33mg 1.48mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 15.02g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.