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Rice cakes vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice cakes and Tamale different?

  • Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 261% higher.
  • Rice cakes contain 7 times more Magnesium than Tamale. While Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, Tamale contains only 22mg.
  • Rice cakes have less Sodium.

Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 +586.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +503.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3451.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.22mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +409.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +465.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +43.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342.1%
Contains more FatsFats +74.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1054.2%
~equal in Other ~1.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 -73.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +146.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Tamale Opinion
Calories 380kcal 153kcal Rice cakes
Protein 9g 6.28g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 6.12g Tamale
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 76.3g 15.02g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 18.12g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 22mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 299mg 131mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 3.1g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.063mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.48mg Rice cakes
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 380mg 99mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 427mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 0.174mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 6µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.05mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.08mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 1.59mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.205mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Folate 21µg 15µg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.396g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.688g Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.052mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.239mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.271mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg 0.568mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.152mg 0.15mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.275mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg 0.318mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg 0.196mg Rice cakes
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
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
Rice cakes Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Rice cakes
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.756g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (82)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.