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Gingerbread vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gingerbread and tamale

  • Gingerbread has more manganese, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, and potassium; however, tamale is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need for manganese, 22% more than tamale.
  • Gingerbread has 4 times more vitamin B1 than tamale. While gingerbread has 0.19mg of vitamin B1, tamale has only 0.05mg.
  • Tamale has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.1%
Contains more IronIron +136.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +292.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +279.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.3%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
~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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 FatsFats +168%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.5%
Contains more OtherOther +81.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61%
Contains more WaterWater +143.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +512.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Tamale DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.688g 24%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.174mg 22%
Iron 2.88mg 1.22mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.54µg 20%
Selenium 16.3µg 6µg 19%
Fats 16.4g 6.12g 16%
Copper 0.195mg 0.063mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.05mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 2.739g 11%
Magnesium 70mg 22mg 11%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.48mg 10%
Calories 356kcal 153kcal 10%
Carbs 49.2g 18.12g 10%
Potassium 439mg 131mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.122g 2.396g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.08mg 6%
Phosphorus 54mg 99mg 6%
Folate 33µg 15µg 5%
Protein 3.9g 6.28g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Cholesterol 32mg 17mg 5%
Calcium 71mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.143mg 4%
Sodium 327mg 427mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.205mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.59mg 1%
Net carbs 49.2g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
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
Gingerbread 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
17%
Gingerbread
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.726g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.