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Ginger ale vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger ale and tamale

  • Ginger ale has less vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, zinc, fiber, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3 than tamale.
  • Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale 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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Tamale
9
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 less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13000%
Contains more IronIron +577.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +2860%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1238.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5900%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 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 WaterWater +34%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.8%
Contains more OtherOther +13700%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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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 SucroseSucrose +375%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1376.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2076.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Sodium 7mg 427mg 18%
Phosphorus 0mg 99mg 14%
Iron 0.18mg 1.22mg 13%
Protein 0g 6.28g 13%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.48mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Selenium 0.1µg 6µg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.396g 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.143mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.59mg 10%
Fats 0g 6.12g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.739g 7%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.174mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.08mg 6%
Calories 34kcal 153kcal 6%
Magnesium 1mg 22mg 5%
Copper 0.018mg 0.063mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.688g 5%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Fructose 3.7g 0.17g 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.205mg 4%
Potassium 1mg 131mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 29mg 3%
Carbs 8.76g 18.12g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Net carbs 8.76g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 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%
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
Ginger ale 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
0%
Ginger ale
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.