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Fruit roll ups vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fruit roll ups and Tamale?

  • Fruit roll ups are richer in Vitamin C, while Tamale is higher in Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Fruit roll ups' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 131% higher.
  • Tamale has 39 times less Sugar than Fruit roll ups. Fruit roll ups have 38.7g of Sugar, while Tamale has 0.99g.

We used Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C 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.
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%

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 C +6958.8%
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% 400% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +6958.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +370.2%
Contains more Protein +6180%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Water +567.6%
Contains more Other +38%
4% 85% 10%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 85.2 g
Water: 10.2 g
Other: 1 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 Carbs +370.2%
Contains more Protein +6180%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Water +567.6%
Contains more Other +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +639.8%
35% 61% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.724 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.093 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +639.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit roll ups Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 85.2g 15.02g Fruit roll ups
Protein 0.1g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 3.5g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 85.2g 18.12g Fruit roll ups
Calories 373kcal 153kcal Fruit roll ups
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 38.7g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 29mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg Tamale
Sodium 317mg 427mg Fruit roll ups
Zinc 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 3.2µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin C 120mg 1.7mg Fruit roll ups
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg Fruit roll ups
Saturated Fat 0.99g 2.396g Fruit roll ups
Monounsaturated Fat 1.724g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.093g 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
Fruit roll ups 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
33%
Fruit roll ups
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Fruit roll ups
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 contains less Sodium?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.406g)
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. Fruit roll ups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168808/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.