Muffin vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between muffin and tamale
- Muffin has more manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 16% higher.
- Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 CalciumCalcium | +51.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +237.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +172.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1077.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +32.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6902.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +485.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +611.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +113.6% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.688g | 49% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.54µg | 16% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 6.12g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.174mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 53g | 18.12g | 12% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 153kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Folate | 48µg | 15µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 2.739g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.205mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 427mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 6.28g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 12.27g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 2.396g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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 Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.