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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, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5, however, Tamale have more Vitamin B12.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 70% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain 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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
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 +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

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 3% 2% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
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 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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.59mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +60.8%
Contains more FatsFats +223.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1646.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 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 +59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1651.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.396g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Tamale Opinion
Calories 471kcal 153kcal Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 6.28g Granola bars
Fats 19.8g 6.12g Granola bars
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 59.1g 15.02g Granola bars
Carbs 64.4g 18.12g Granola bars
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 22mg Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 29mg Granola bars
Potassium 336mg 131mg Granola bars
Iron 2.95mg 1.22mg Granola bars
Sugar 28.57g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 5.3g 3.1g Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg 0.063mg Granola bars
Zinc 2.03mg 1.48mg Granola bars
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 277mg 99mg Granola bars
Sodium 294mg 427mg Granola bars
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Granola bars
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 2.09mg 0mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 0.174mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg 6µg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.05mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.08mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.205mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 14.6µg Granola bars
Folate 23µg 15µg Granola bars
Choline 22mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 2.396g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 2.739g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 0.688g Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.052mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg 0.239mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.271mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg 0.568mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.177mg 0.15mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.275mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg 0.318mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg 0.196mg Granola bars
Fructose 0.17g 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
Granola bars 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
23%
Granola bars
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
Granola bars 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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.