Granola bars vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between granola bars and tamale
- Granola bars have more manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, fats, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and carbs; however, tamale has more vitamin B12.
- Granola bars' daily need coverage for manganese is 70% more.
- Granola bars have 6 times more copper than tamale. Granola bars have 0.392mg of copper, while tamale has 0.063mg.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index than granola bars.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Tamales (Navajo).
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +340.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +522.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +921.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +428% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +296.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 0.688g | 76% |
| Manganese | 1.777mg | 0.174mg | 70% |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.063mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 99mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.95mg | 1.22mg | 22% |
| Fats | 19.8g | 6.12g | 21% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 22mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 153kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 18.12g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 0.205mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 3.1g | 9% |
| Protein | 10.1g | 6.28g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 131mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 427mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 1.48mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Choline | 22mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.38g | 2.739g | 4% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Folate | 23µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.029g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.1g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 466kcal | 244kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 21g | 65g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 6.9 | 1.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 59.1g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.57g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 1.59mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 2.37g | 2.396g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +255.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1646.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
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 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1651.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.396g






