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Onion rings vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Onion rings and Tamale

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Tamale covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 23% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings has 11 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Tamale. While Onion rings has 7.633g of Polyunsaturated fat, Tamale has only 0.688g.
  • Tamale has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~131mg
~equal in Iron ~1.22mg
~equal in Selenium ~6µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Tamale
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.7mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Tamale
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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 FatsFats +133.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.7%
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%
~equal in Other ~1.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1009.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.739g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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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 StarchStarch +108.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +340%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +523.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +641.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +200%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Tamale Opinion
Calories 276kcal 153kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 14.3g 6.12g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 31.59g 15.02g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 18.12g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 31mg 29mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 131mg Tamale
Iron 1.25mg 1.22mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 2.2g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.073mg 0.063mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 25.58g 12.27g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 99mg Tamale
Sodium 370mg 427mg Onion rings
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.174mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.05mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.08mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.205mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 15µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Tamale
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 2.396g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 2.739g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.688g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.052mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.35mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.151mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.081mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.216mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.109mg 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 1.26g 0.17g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.029g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Onion rings
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings 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.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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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