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Ice cream sandwich vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ice cream sandwich and Tamale

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Calcium, yet Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Ice cream sandwich covers your daily Copper needs 21% more than Tamale.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich 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.
Contains more Calcium +196.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Copper +303.2%
Contains more Manganese +119%
Contains more Iron +369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +93.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +196.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Copper +303.2%
Contains more Manganese +119%
Contains more Iron +369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +93.5%

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +980%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.205
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 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 B1 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +980%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.205

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +25.5%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 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 Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +25.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.396
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.739
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.396
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.
Ice cream sandwich 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 15.02g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 8.57g 6.12g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 18.12g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 153kcal Ice cream sandwich
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 18.57g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 86mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.26mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 115mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 129mg 427mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.254mg 0.063mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.174mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 286IU 0IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.05mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.08mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.205mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 34µg 15µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
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 21mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.317g 2.396g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.688g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich 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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.