Tamale vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamale and chocolate milk different?
- Tamale is higher in iron, zinc, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, chocolate milk is richer in calcium and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for tamale is 16% higher.
- Tamale contains 13 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate milk. While tamale contains 1.59mg of vitamin B3, chocolate milk contains only 0.125mg.
- Chocolate milk has less sodium.
- Chocolate milk has a lower glycemic index (45) than tamale (82).
Tamales (Navajo) and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +408.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +261% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +215.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +286.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
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 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
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:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
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
2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +454.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 427mg | 60mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.24mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.41mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.125mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.33µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 112mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 1.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.162mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 3.17g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 3.39g | 4% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 83kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.124g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.99g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Choline | 17mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 10.34g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.295mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 2.104g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 167mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 101mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Caffeine | 1mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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