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Spanish rice vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spanish rice and Tamale

  • Spanish rice is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate, yet Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tamale is 19% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Tamale. Spanish rice contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Tamale contains 0.05mg.
  • Spanish rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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 ManganeseManganese +124.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.22mg
~equal in Copper ~0.063mg

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +575%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 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 CarbsCarbs +72%
Contains more OtherOther +25.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.5%
Contains more FatsFats +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 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 -58.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +124.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +138.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +147.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Tamale Opinion
Calories 185kcal 153kcal Spanish rice
Protein 3.28g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 5.29g 6.12g Tamale
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 29.96g 15.02g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 18.12g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 20mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 116mg 131mg Tamale
Iron 1.15mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 1.3g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.2g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.065mg 0.063mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 27.55g 12.27g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 99mg Tamale
Sodium 528mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.39mg 0.174mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.05mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.59mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.205mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 15µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Tamale
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.396g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 0.688g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.098mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.24mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.131mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.071mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.275mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.071mg 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.42g 0.17g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.029g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice 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
20%
Spanish rice
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.

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