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Tamale vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamale and cherry pie?

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while cherry pie is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than cherry pie (59).

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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
5
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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230%
Contains more IronIron +51.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%

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
5
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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.3%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%
Contains more OtherOther +97.1%
Contains more FatsFats +99.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
1
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +371.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Cherry pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.247g 17%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.2mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Sodium 427mg 191mg 10%
Phosphorus 99mg 30mg 10%
Fats 6.12g 12.2g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.148mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.034mg 8%
Iron 1.22mg 1.85mg 8%
Carbs 18.12g 38.5g 7%
Protein 6.28g 2.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 5.314g 6%
Calories 153kcal 270kcal 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Saturated fat 2.396g 2.985g 3%
Folate 15µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Selenium 6µg 7.8µg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.125mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.123mg 2%
Copper 0.063mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.276mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 10mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 77mg 2%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 38.5g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.589g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.