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Gratin vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gratin and Tamale

  • Gratin has more Copper, Vitamin C, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin A, however, Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Tamale covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 23% more than Gratin.
  • Tamale contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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 CalciumCalcium +310.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +154%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.1%
Contains more IronIron +90.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Sodium ~427mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.174mg

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.
Gratin
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 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 +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~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
Gratin
3
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +24%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.8%
~equal in Water ~68.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
0
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Tamale
3
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Tamale Opinion
Calories 132kcal 153kcal Tamale
Protein 5.06g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 7.59g 6.12g Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 1.7mg Gratin
Net carbs 9.47g 15.02g Tamale
Carbs 11.27g 18.12g Tamale
Cholesterol 23mg 17mg Tamale
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 119mg 29mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 131mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.16mg 0.063mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 113mg 99mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 2.7µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.05mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.08mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.205mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.143mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Folate 11µg 15µg Tamale
Saturated Fat 4.733g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.688g Tamale
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.052mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.271mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.381mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.117mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.325mg 0.318mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
14%
Gratin
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.337g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.