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Granola vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Granola and Tamale?

  • Granola has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron than Tamale.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 478% higher.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins 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.
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Tamale
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +203.3%
Contains more Magnesium +209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Zinc +420.3%
Contains more Copper +852.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +203.3%
Contains more Magnesium +209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Zinc +420.3%
Contains more Copper +852.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.3%

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.
Granola
11
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +541.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2753.1%
Contains more Folate +5340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2122.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +541.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2753.1%
Contains more Folate +5340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +346.5%
Contains more Water +1845.7%
Contains more Other +15%
Equal in Fats - 6.12
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 Protein +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +346.5%
Contains more Water +1845.7%
Contains more Other +15%
Equal in Fats - 6.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -42%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.739
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.739

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 15.02g Granola
Protein 8.7g 6.28g Granola
Fats 5.7g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 80.9g 18.12g Granola
Calories 389kcal 153kcal Granola
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 28.3g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 7g 3.1g Granola
Calcium 33mg 29mg Granola
Iron 3.7mg 1.22mg Granola
Magnesium 68mg 22mg Granola
Phosphorus 228mg 99mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 131mg Granola
Sodium 257mg 427mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 1.48mg Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.063mg Granola
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 17.3µg 6µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 1.7mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.05mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.08mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 1.59mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.143mg Granola
Folate 816µg 15µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.54µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg Granola
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 0mg 17mg Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 2.396g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 0.688g Granola
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Granola 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
322%
Granola
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola 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. 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.