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Tamale vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamale and Cocoa Krispies

  • Tamale contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C than Cocoa Krispies.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 178% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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
0
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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.4%
Contains more IronIron +1088.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +427%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~102mg
~equal in Sodium ~424mg

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
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 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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2723.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +912.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +788.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2053.3%

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
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.5%
Contains more FatsFats +126.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2323.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +385.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%

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
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +813%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +588%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
4
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +257%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Cocoa Krispies Opinion
Calories 153kcal 389kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 6.28g 4.6g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 2.7g Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 48mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 15.02g 86.5g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 18.12g 87.9g Cocoa Krispies
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 29mg 127mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 131mg 197mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 1.22mg 14.5mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 0.99g 38.6g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.4g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.332mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 1.48mg 5mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 12.27g 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 99mg 102mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 427mg 424mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 0IU 4032IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 0µg 1210µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 0mg 10.8mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 0.174mg 1.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 6µg 16.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 1.21mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.37mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 16.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.249mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 1.61mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Folate 15µg 323µg Cocoa Krispies
Choline 8.7mg Cocoa Krispies
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.1g Cocoa Krispies
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.3g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.1g Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.239mg 0.16mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.16mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.34mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.13mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.09mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.23mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.24mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.09mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Cocoa Krispies
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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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