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 vitamin A.
- Cocktail sauce covers your daily need for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +582.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +361.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +482.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.1% |
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Water
~65.67g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 427mg | 983mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 11.6mg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 1.36g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 1.05g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0g | 7% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 2.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.08mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.111mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.83mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 309mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 28.22g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 124kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Calcium | 29mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 11.83g | 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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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.