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Spread vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spread and Tamale

  • Spread has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Copper, and Selenium, however, Tamale is richer in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Spread covers your daily Sodium needs 25% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
Spread
2
:
8
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Selenium +61.7%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Zinc +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +569.2%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Selenium +61.7%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Zinc +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +569.2%

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.
Spread
Spread
9
:
3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Tamale
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
3
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +183.3%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Water +13%
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Tamale
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 Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +183.3%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 7.66g 6.28g Spread
Fats 17.34g 6.12g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 235kcal 153kcal Spread
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0g 0.99g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 12mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 0.79mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 8mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 59mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 110mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 1013mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 1.02mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.13mg 0.063mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 9.7µg 6µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.05mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.08mg Spread
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 1.59mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.205mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 2µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.54µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.052mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg 0.239mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.271mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg 0.568mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg 0.427mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg 0.15mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.275mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg 0.318mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg 0.196mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 5.977g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 2.739g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.688g Spread
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
Spread Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.581g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.