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Tamale vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamale and apple strudel

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while apple strudel has more vitamin E.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 13% higher.
  • Apple strudel contains 8 times less zinc than tamale. Tamale contains 1.48mg of zinc, while apple strudel contains 0.19mg.
  • The amount of sodium in apple strudel is lower.
  • Apple strudel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple strudel is 59, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Strudel, apple.

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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.
Tamale
6
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.19mg
~equal in Selenium ~6.1µg

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.
Tamale
5
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%
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% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +86.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.3%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +83%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +672.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Apple strudel
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tamale Apple strudel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 5.315g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.22µg 13%
Sodium 427mg 135mg 13%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.19mg 12%
Iron 1.22mg 0.42mg 10%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.42mg 9%
Phosphorus 99mg 33mg 9%
Fats 6.12g 11.2g 8%
Carbs 18.12g 41.1g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.33mg 8%
Lysine 0.427mg 153mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.046mg 7%
Calories 153kcal 274kcal 6%
Protein 6.28g 3.3g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.025mg 4%
Copper 0.063mg 0.03mg 4%
Fiber 3.1g 2.2g 4%
Cholesterol 17mg 6mg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 9mg 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Folate 15µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.396g 2.044g 2%
Calcium 29mg 15mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 149mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg 1%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 3.267g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.27mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.7mg 0%
Net carbs 15.02g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 25.75g N/A
Selenium 6µg 6.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.076mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
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
Tamale Apple strudel
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
15%
Tamale
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel 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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.