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Rice pudding vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rice pudding and Tamale

  • Rice pudding is higher in Calcium, yet Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tamale covers your daily Sodium needs 14% more than Rice pudding.
  • Rice pudding contains 4 times more Calcium than Tamale. While Rice pudding contains 105mg of Calcium, Tamale contains only 29mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rice pudding is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk 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 Calcium +262.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Iron +229.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +289.5%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +205.3%
Contains more Selenium +215.8%
Equal in Potassium - 131
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 14% 10% 38% 12% 15% 11% 6% 8% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +262.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Iron +229.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +289.5%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +205.3%
Contains more Selenium +215.8%
Equal in Potassium - 131

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 24% 3% 19% 33% 9% 18% 9% 3% 30% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Fats +275.5%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Equal in Water - 68.1
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
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 Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Fats +275.5%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Equal in Water - 68.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1046.7%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1046.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice pudding Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 20.71g 15.02g Rice pudding
Protein 3.29g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 1.63g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 20.81g 18.12g Rice pudding
Calories 111kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Rice pudding
Fiber 0.1g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 105mg 29mg Rice pudding
Iron 0.37mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 87mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 130mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 109mg 427mg Rice pudding
Zinc 0.38mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.018mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.057mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 1.9µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 172IU 0IU Rice pudding
Vitamin A RAE 46µg 0µg Rice pudding
Vitamin D 34IU Rice pudding
Vitamin D 0.8µg Rice pudding
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.05mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.08mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B3 0.443mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.205mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 4µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.126mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.273mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.221mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.07mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.187mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.075mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 6mg 17mg Rice pudding
Saturated Fat 0.967g 2.396g Rice pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.441g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice pudding Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Rice pudding
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Rice pudding
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.