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Tamale vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamale and Butterscotch?

  • Tamale is richer than Butterscotch in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% more.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Candies, butterscotch types in this article.

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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 Calcium +625%
Contains more Iron +12100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9800%
Contains more Potassium +4266.7%
Contains more Zinc +1544.4%
Contains more Copper +6200%
Contains more Manganese +17300%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Sodium - 391
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 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Iron +12100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9800%
Contains more Potassium +4266.7%
Contains more Zinc +1544.4%
Contains more Copper +6200%
Contains more Manganese +17300%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Sodium - 391

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 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20833.3%
Contains more Fats +85.5%
Contains more Water +1197.1%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +398.9%
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% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +20833.3%
Contains more Fats +85.5%
Contains more Water +1197.1%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +398.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Butterscotch
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 Tamale Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 6.28g 0.03g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 3.3g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 153kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 80.46g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 4mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.01mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 0mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 1mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 3mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 391mg Butterscotch
Zinc 1.48mg 0.09mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.001mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.001mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0.6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.012mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.016mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.002mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.004mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 0.3µg Butterscotch
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 9mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.065g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.845g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.122g 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
Tamale Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.