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.
- Brown sugar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4833.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2375% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +186.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 98.09g | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 28mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 0.12g | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 380kcal | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0g | 11% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 1.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.71mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0g | 5% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5133.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4982.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +441.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +23540% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +542.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +552.9% |
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