Tamale vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tamale and cheese popcorn?
- Cheese popcorn is richer than tamale in phosphorus, fiber, vitamin E, manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 37% more.
- The amount of sodium in tamale is lower.
We used Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor 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 less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +313.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +289.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +264.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +309.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +240% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +201.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.3% |
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:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2624% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +442.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +254.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2134% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 15.37g | 98% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 33.2g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 361mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 9.9g | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 3.82mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.713mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 889mg | 20% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 526kcal | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 6.41g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 9.7g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 91mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 2.24mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.241mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 51.6g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 12µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 113mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.235mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 9.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.124mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 2.01mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.461mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 261mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.453mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 41.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.53µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 1.024mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.014g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)