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Sugar vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sugar and Tamale

  • Sugar has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% more.
  • Sugar is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
1
:
9
Tamale
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Iron +2340%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6450%
Contains more Zinc +14700%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +4250%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Iron +2340%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6450%
Contains more Zinc +14700%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +4250%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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.
Sugar
2
:
8
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
:
4
Tamale
Contains more Carbs +451.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +340400%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 +451.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +340400%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
:
4
Tamale
Contains more Sucrose +24850%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Sucrose +24850%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 15.02g Sugar
Protein 0g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 99.98g 18.12g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 153kcal Sugar
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0g 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 99.8g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 1mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 0.05mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 0mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 0mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 2mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 1mg 427mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.007mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.004mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 0.6µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 0µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.396g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.688g 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
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 98.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.