Pretzels vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pretzels and tamale different?
- Pretzels are higher in manganese, copper, folate, vitamin B1, and iron; however, tamale is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pretzels is 70% higher.
- Pretzels contain 6 times more folate than tamale. While pretzels contain 83µg of folate, tamale contains only 15µg.
- Tamale has less sodium.
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Tamales (Navajo) are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +319% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +928.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +453.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +337.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1963.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.789mg | 0.174mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1715mg | 427mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.063mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 18.12g | 20% |
| Folate | 83µg | 15µg | 17% |
| Calories | 381kcal | 153kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.75g | 2.396g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.48mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.22mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 6.28g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 6.12g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 2.739g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 1.59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.4g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Potassium | 146mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 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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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
76%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.646g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels 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.