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Tamale vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamale and Caramel popcorn

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin E.
  • Caramel popcorn covers your daily Iron needs 34% more than Tamale.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Caramel popcorn is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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
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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 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171%
Contains more IronIron +220.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +339.1%

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
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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 0% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg
~equal in Folate ~16µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1963.6%
Contains more FatsFats +27.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +345.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.4g

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
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +375.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.73g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 153kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.28g 6.4g Caramel popcorn
Fats 6.12g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 18.12g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 22mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 29mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 131mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 1.22mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 0.99g 45.36g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.063mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.48mg 1.24mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 427mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.174mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 6µg 3.9µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.051mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 15µg 16µg Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.396g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 2.73g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.052mg
Threonine 0.239mg 0.231mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.227mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.427mg 0.199mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.112mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.318mg 0.303mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.182mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 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 Caramel popcorn
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
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.