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Tamale vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamale and condensed milk

  • Tamale has more iron, fiber, and vitamin B3; however, condensed milk has more vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Condensed milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 26% more.
  • Condensed milk is lower in sodium.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index than condensed milk.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened.

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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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more IronIron +542.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +879.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.7%

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.9%

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +150.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26%
Contains more FatsFats +42.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200.2%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Condensed milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.416mg 26%
Calcium 29mg 284mg 26%
Phosphorus 99mg 253mg 22%
Selenium 6µg 14.8µg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.396g 5.486g 14%
Sodium 427mg 127mg 13%
Iron 1.22mg 0.19mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Carbs 18.12g 54.4g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.75mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.21mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Calories 153kcal 321kcal 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.006mg 7%
Potassium 131mg 371mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.051mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 34mg 6%
Copper 0.063mg 0.015mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.94mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.44µg 4%
Fats 6.12g 8.7g 4%
Protein 6.28g 7.91g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.337g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 2.427g 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.6mg 1%
Folate 15µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.16mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 54.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.214mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Condensed milk
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
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.