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Tamale vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamale and macaroon?

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc, while macaroon is higher in copper and fiber.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • Macaroon is lower in cholesterol.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than macaroon (32).

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.

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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
5
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +327%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.3%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg

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
8
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.9%
Contains more WaterWater +492.2%
Contains more FatsFats +268.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.9%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.396g 20.099g 80%
Fats 6.12g 22.55g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Copper 0.063mg 0.269mg 23%
Calories 153kcal 460kcal 15%
Carbs 18.12g 61.22g 14%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.22mg 9%
Sodium 427mg 241mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Fiber 3.1g 5.1g 8%
Protein 6.28g 3.02g 7%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.73mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Iron 1.22mg 0.82mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.096mg 4%
Phosphorus 99mg 68mg 4%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 1.61g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 29mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 6µg 6.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.81g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 56.12g N/A
Potassium 131mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 45.16g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.