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Macadamia vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Tamale different?

  • Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 172% more than Tamale.
  • Macadamia contains 24 times more Vitamin B1 than Tamale. Macadamia contains 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, while Tamale contains 0.05mg.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
8
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +193.1%
Contains more Iron +202.5%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +180.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +2274.1%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +193.1%
Contains more Iron +202.5%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +180.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +2274.1%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
7
:
3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Tamale
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
2
:
3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +1138.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Water +4907.4%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Tamale
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 +26%
Contains more Fats +1138.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Water +4907.4%
Contains more Other +21.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2049.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2049.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
1
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Sucrose +1007.5%
Contains more Starch +1068.6%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +142.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Macadamia
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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 +1007.5%
Contains more Starch +1068.6%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +142.9%
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.
Macadamia 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 Macadamia Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 7.91g 6.28g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 6.12g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 718kcal 153kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.07g 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 4.57g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 8.6g 3.1g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 29mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 1.22mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 22mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 99mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 131mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 427mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.756mg 0.063mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.174mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.05mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.08mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 1.59mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.205mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.143mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.052mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.239mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.271mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.568mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.023mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.318mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 2.739g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.688g Macadamia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.665g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.