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Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Tamale?

  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes are richer than Tamale in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes' daily need coverage for Iron is 346% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes 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 more Iron +2268.9%
Contains more Magnesium +77.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%
Contains more Calcium +480%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Manganese - 0.174
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Iron +2268.9%
Contains more Magnesium +77.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%
Contains more Calcium +480%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Manganese - 0.174

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 C +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1025.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1151.7%
Contains more Folate +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1025.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1151.7%
Contains more Folate +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +364.1%
Contains more Other +207.2%
Contains more Fats +1430%
Contains more Water +1711.2%
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 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 +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +364.1%
Contains more Other +207.2%
Contains more Fats +1430%
Contains more Water +1711.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3988.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251%
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3988.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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 Kellogg's Corn Flakes Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 80.8g 15.02g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 7.5g 6.28g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Fats 0.4g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 84.1g 18.12g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 357kcal 153kcal Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 9.5g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 3.3g 3.1g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calcium 5mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 28.9mg 1.22mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 39mg 22mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Phosphorus 102mg 99mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Potassium 168mg 131mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Sodium 729mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 1mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.198mg 0.063mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Manganese 0.168mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 8.3µg 6µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A 1786IU 0IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A RAE 490µg 0µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 143IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.6µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 21mg 1.7mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 0.05mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 0.08mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 1.59mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.205mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 0.143mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Folate 357µg 15µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B12 5µg 0.54µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.227mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.25mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 1.044mg 0.568mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.079mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.136mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.275mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Valine 0.306mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.17mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Saturated Fat 0.116g 2.396g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 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
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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.