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Mixed nuts vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mixed nuts and Tamale

  • Mixed nuts are richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Mixed nuts is 94% higher.
  • Tamale contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 +303.4%
Contains more Iron +113.9%
Contains more Magnesium +940.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +360.6%
Contains more Potassium +382.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +1339.7%
Contains more Manganese +1072.4%
Contains more Selenium +465%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +303.4%
Contains more Iron +113.9%
Contains more Magnesium +940.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +360.6%
Contains more Potassium +382.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +1339.7%
Contains more Manganese +1072.4%
Contains more Selenium +465%

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 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Folate +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
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 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
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 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Folate +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +219.1%
Contains more Fats +781.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Water +3174%
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 +219.1%
Contains more Fats +781.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Water +3174%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2023.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2023.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +937.5%
Contains more Starch +192.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +937.5%
Contains more Starch +192.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 20.04g 6.28g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 6.12g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 18.12g Mixed nuts
Calories 607kcal 153kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0g 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 4.15g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 7g 3.1g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 29mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 1.22mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 22mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 99mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 131mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 427mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 1.48mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.063mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.174mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 6µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.05mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.08mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.59mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.205mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.143mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 15µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.052mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.239mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.271mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.568mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.427mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.15mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.275mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.318mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Tamale
Saturated Fat 8.711g 2.396g Tamale
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 2.739g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.688g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.029g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
52%
Mixed nuts
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.

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