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Italian ice vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian ice and Tamale different?

  • Tamale is higher than Italian ice in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Tamale covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 23% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice is lower in Sodium.

Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Tamales (Navajo) types were used 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 Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Iron +1255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains more Zinc +4833.3%
Contains more Copper +530%
Contains more Manganese +770%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Iron +1255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains more Zinc +4833.3%
Contains more Copper +530%
Contains more Manganese +770%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7050%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
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 C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7050%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +20833.3%
Contains more Fats +30500%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Other +2660%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +20833.3%
Contains more Fats +30500%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Other +2660%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 0.03g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.02g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 13.5g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 53kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Italian ice
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 1mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 0.09mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 0mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 0mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 6mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 4mg 427mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.01mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.02mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 0.1µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Italian ice
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 5µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
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 Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0g 2.396g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.688g 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
Italian ice 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
3%
Italian ice
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.