Icing vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between icing and tamale?
- Icing is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin E, yet tamale is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% more.
- The amount of sodium in icing is lower.
- The glycemic index of icing is lower.
We used Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Tamales (Navajo) types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -56.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +285.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +662.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2014.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +450% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +277.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +622.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +274.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +351.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1055.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 0.688g | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.08mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 18.12g | 17% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 6.12g | 16% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 1.22mg | 13% |
| Protein | 0g | 6.28g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.48mg | 13% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 153kcal | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 99mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 427mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.174mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 2.739g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 2.396g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 131mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.578g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.