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Strudel vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between strudel and tamale

  • Strudel is higher than tamale in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Strudel covers your daily iron needs 59% more than tamale.
  • The glycemic index of strudel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel 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% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +910.3%
Contains more IronIron +383.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +270%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.2%

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.
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% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +393.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 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 FatsFats +79.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.9%
Contains more OtherOther +247.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +133.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +568.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.739g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Strudel Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Strudel Tamale DV% diff.
Iron 5.9mg 1.22mg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.54µg 44%
Vitamin A 395µg 0µg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.143mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.05mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.08mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 0.688g 26%
Calcium 293mg 29mg 26%
Phosphorus 263mg 99mg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 1.59mg 23%
Folate 74µg 15µg 15%
Carbs 50g 18.12g 11%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Sodium 691mg 427mg 11%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.48mg 10%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Calories 318kcal 153kcal 8%
Fiber 1.2g 3.1g 8%
Fats 11g 6.12g 8%
Copper 0.063mg 7%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4%
Protein 5g 6.28g 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Potassium 71mg 131mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 22mg 2%
Cholesterol 12mg 17mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.7g 2.396g 1%
Net carbs 48.8g 15.02g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g 0.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.8g 2.739g 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Strudel 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
62%
Strudel
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strudel
Strudel 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. 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.