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Tamale vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Cocktail sauce different?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Selenium, while Cocktail sauce is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Copper.
  • Cocktail sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 24% more than Tamale.
  • Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

Tamales (Navajo) and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve types were 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 Calcium +11.5%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +289.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Calcium +11.5%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +289.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains more Copper +76.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +582.4%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +582.4%
Contains more Folate +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +361.8%
Contains more Fats +482.9%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Other +168.1%
Equal in Water - 65.67
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +361.8%
Contains more Fats +482.9%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Other +168.1%
Equal in Water - 65.67

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 6.28g 1.36g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 1.05g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 153kcal 124kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 11.83g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.8g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 26mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.83mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 30mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 427mg 983mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.38mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.174mg 0.148mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 2.2µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 1.7mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.021mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.047mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.82mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.068mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.08mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 17µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0g 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 Cocktail sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tamale
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.