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Tamale vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamale and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron than Tamale.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brown sugar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Sugars, brown.

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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.
Contains more Iron +71.8%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2375%
Contains more Zinc +4833.3%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Manganese +171.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +186.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +71.8%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2375%
Contains more Zinc +4833.3%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Manganese +171.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +186.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Equal in Potassium - 133

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Folate +1400%
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% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5133.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4982.1%
Contains more Other +206.7%
Contains more Carbs +441.3%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +5133.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4982.1%
Contains more Other +206.7%
Contains more Carbs +441.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +23540%
Contains more Glucose +542.9%
Contains more Fructose +552.9%
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +23540%
Contains more Glucose +542.9%
Contains more Fructose +552.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 6.28g 0.12g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 153kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 0.99g 97.02g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 1.22mg 0.71mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 9mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 4mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 427mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 1.48mg 0.03mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.047mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.064mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 1.2µg Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.11mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.132mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.041mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 1µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 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 17mg 0mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Brown sugar
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
16%
Tamale
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
11%
Brown sugar

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 - 96.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.