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Tamale vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamale and chewing gum

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and manganese in tamale is higher than in chewing gum.
  • Tamale covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 23% more than chewing gum.
  • Chewing gum contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Chewing gum.

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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
9
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 0% 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.13% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6450%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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
8
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
4
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +1940%
Contains more WaterWater +2519.2%
Contains more OtherOther +245%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +433.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3367.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +402.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Chewing gum DV% diff.
Carbs 18.12g 96.7g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Sodium 427mg 1mg 19%
Iron 1.22mg 0mg 15%
Phosphorus 99mg 0mg 14%
Protein 6.28g 0g 13%
Zinc 1.48mg 0mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.042g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0mg 11%
Selenium 6µg 0.6µg 10%
Calories 153kcal 360kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0mg 10%
Fats 6.12g 0.3g 9%
Manganese 0.174mg 0mg 8%
Copper 0.063mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.079g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 22mg 0mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.137g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 2mg 4%
Fiber 3.1g 2.4g 3%
Calcium 29mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 15.02g 94.3g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 66.08g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Chewing gum
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
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.