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Praline vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between praline and tamale

  • Praline has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and magnesium; however, tamale is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Praline covers your daily need for manganese, 66% more than tamale.
  • Praline has 8 times more copper than tamale. While praline has 0.494mg of copper, tamale has only 0.063mg.
  • Praline has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe 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 35% 13% 19% 48% 165% 46% 45% 6.3% 219% 9.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +122.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +684.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +866.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.22mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

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 1% 0.33% 10% 0% 51% 12% 7.8% 20% 18% 0% 3.3% 4.5% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +306%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 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 +323.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.3%
Contains more WaterWater +557.3%
Contains more OtherOther +62.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.778 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +436.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1030.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.396g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Praline 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 minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Praline Tamale DV% diff.
Manganese 1.682mg 0.174mg 66%
Copper 0.494mg 0.063mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.778g 0.688g 47%
Fats 25.9g 6.12g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 14.683g 2.739g 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Calories 485kcal 153kcal 17%
Sodium 48mg 427mg 16%
Carbs 59.59g 18.12g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.05mg 13%
Selenium 1.8µg 6µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.415mg 1.59mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Magnesium 49mg 22mg 6%
Protein 3.3g 6.28g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.143mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 217mg 131mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.332mg 0.205mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.7mg 2%
Zinc 1.67mg 1.48mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.08mg 2%
Fiber 3.5g 3.1g 2%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.224g 2.396g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Iron 1.29mg 1.22mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 29mg 1%
Phosphorus 104mg 99mg 1%
Net carbs 56.09g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 55.79g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Praline 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
10%
Praline
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Praline
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.