Pastry vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pastry and tamale
- Pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet tamale is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pastry is 36% higher.
- Pastry contains 8 times more vitamin B1 than tamale. Pastry contains 0.398mg of vitamin B1, while tamale contains 0.05mg.
- Tamale contains less saturated fat.
- Pastry has a lower glycemic index than tamale.
Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 IronIron | +109.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +303.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +696% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +420% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +581% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fats | 38.1g | 6.12g | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 2.739g | 47% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 6µg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 2.396g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.05mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.688g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 153kcal | 20% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 1.22mg | 17% |
| Folate | 78µg | 15µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 1.59mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.174mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 18.12g | 9% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 427mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.063mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 99mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.205mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 6.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +522.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +701.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +688.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +611.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
