French toast vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between french toast and tamale?

French toast is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin A, calcium, folate, and vitamin B5, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
French toast's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 33% higher.
Tamale is lower in cholesterol.
Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than french toast (67).

We used French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk and Tamales (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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.

French toast

Tamale

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+244.8%
Contains more IronIron	+36.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+235%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc	+120.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-10.9%

~equal in Potassium ~131mg

~equal in Copper ~0.063mg

~equal in Manganese ~0.174mg

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.

French toast

Tamale

Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+308%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+167.8%
Contains more FolateFolate	+186.7%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+74.2%

~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.59mg

~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

~equal in Choline ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Cholesterol	116mg	17mg	33%
Selenium	20.1µg	6µg	26%
Vitamin B2	0.321mg	0.08mg	19%
Vitamin A	124µg	0µg	14%
Polyunsaturated fat	2.594g	0.688g	13%
Vitamin B1	0.204mg	0.05mg	13%
Fiber		3.1g	12%
Vitamin B12	0.31µg	0.54µg	10%
Folate	43µg	15µg	7%
Fats	10.8g	6.12g	7%
Vitamin B5	0.549mg	0.205mg	7%
Zinc	0.67mg	1.48mg	7%
Calcium	100mg	29mg	7%
Iron	1.67mg	1.22mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.074mg	0.143mg	5%
Starch		12.27g	5%
Monounsaturated fat	4.524g	2.739g	4%
Calories	229kcal	153kcal	4%
Phosphorus	117mg	99mg	3%
Protein	7.7g	6.28g	3%
Sodium	479mg	427mg	2%
Carbs	25g	18.12g	2%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1.7mg	2%
Manganese	0.188mg	0.174mg	1%
Copper	0.058mg	0.063mg	1%
Magnesium	17mg	22mg	1%
Saturated fat	2.723g	2.396g	1%
Net carbs	25g	15.02g	N/A
Potassium	134mg	131mg	0%
Sugar		0.99g	N/A
Vitamin B3	1.628mg	1.59mg	0%
Tryptophan	0.094mg	0.052mg	0%
Threonine	0.305mg	0.239mg	0%
Isoleucine	0.375mg	0.271mg	0%
Leucine	0.621mg	0.568mg	0%
Lysine	0.413mg	0.427mg	0%
Methionine	0.188mg	0.15mg	0%
Phenylalanine	0.389mg	0.275mg	0%
Valine	0.419mg	0.318mg	0%
Histidine	0.179mg	0.196mg	0%
Fructose		0.17g	0%
Omega-3 - EPA	0.001g		N/A
Omega-3 - DHA	0.01g		N/A
Omega-3 - ALA		0.029g	N/A