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Milkshake vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milkshake and Tamale different?

  • Milkshake is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Tamale is higher in Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Tamale covers your daily need of Sodium 14% more than Milkshake.
  • Milkshake contains 5 times more Calcium than Tamale. Milkshake contains 146mg of Calcium, while Tamale contains 29mg.
  • Milkshake is lower in Sodium.

Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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 more Calcium +403.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Iron +1120%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +279.5%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +1142.9%
Contains more Selenium +160.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +403.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Iron +1120%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +279.5%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +1142.9%
Contains more Selenium +160.9%

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 B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +989%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.5%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
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 B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +989%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.5%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +102%
Contains more Other +51.6%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12
Equal in Water - 68.1
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 +62.7%
Contains more Fats +102%
Contains more Other +51.6%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12
Equal in Water - 68.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +508.8%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +508.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkshake Tamale
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 15.02g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 3.03g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 17.75g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 112kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 17.75g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 146mg 29mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 115mg 99mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 131mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 427mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.39mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.051mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.014mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 2.3µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 91IU 0IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.08mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.205mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 7µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 0.2µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.052mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.378mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.306mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.097mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.258mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.105mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 12mg 17mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 2.396g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 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
Milkshake 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
17%
Milkshake
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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.

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.