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Tamale vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamale and beer

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, zinc, fiber, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and manganese in tamale is higher than in beer.
  • Tamale covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 22% more than beer.
  • Beer contains less saturated fat.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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
9
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%
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.2%
Contains more IronIron +6000%
Contains more CopperCopper +1160%
Contains more ZincZinc +14700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +607.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2075%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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
8
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%
Beer
1
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2600%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Beer
2
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1265.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +410.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more OtherOther +192%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.02µg 22%
Sodium 427mg 4mg 18%
Iron 1.22mg 0.02mg 15%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.01mg 13%
Phosphorus 99mg 14mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Protein 6.28g 0.46g 12%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0g 11%
Selenium 6µg 0.6µg 10%
Fats 6.12g 0g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.046mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.513mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.008mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Copper 0.063mg 0.005mg 6%
Calories 153kcal 43kcal 6%
Carbs 18.12g 3.55g 5%
Starch 12.27g 0g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.025mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.041mg 3%
Potassium 131mg 27mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 4mg 3%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 15.02g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.