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Tamale vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamale and coleslaw

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper, yet coleslaw is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tamale is 22% higher.
  • Tamale contains 11 times more zinc than coleslaw. Tamale contains 1.48mg of zinc, while coleslaw contains 0.14mg.
  • Coleslaw contains less sodium.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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
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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more IronIron +454.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +957.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.5%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg
~equal in Potassium ~129mg

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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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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +671.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5300%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +561.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.7%
Contains more OtherOther +66.3%
Contains more FatsFats +61.9%
~equal in Water ~73.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +677.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.671g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2140%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +704.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +747.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Coleslaw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 5.348g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.01µg 22%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 14.6mg 14%
Iron 1.22mg 0.22mg 13%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.14mg 12%
Protein 6.28g 0.95g 11%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Phosphorus 99mg 20mg 11%
Sodium 427mg 203mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.206mg 9%
Fats 6.12g 9.91g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.02mg 5%
Fiber 3.1g 1.9g 5%
Copper 0.063mg 0.015mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg 4%
Cholesterol 17mg 4mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.396g 1.599g 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 8mg 3%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.102mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.026mg 2%
Fructose 0.17g 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.112mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.246mg 1%
Carbs 18.12g 14.89g 1%
Calories 153kcal 153kcal 0%
Net carbs 15.02g 12.99g N/A
Calcium 29mg 30mg 0%
Potassium 131mg 129mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 2.671g 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Coleslaw
Low Calories diet Equal
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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