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Tamale vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamale and corn cake?

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, while corn cake is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for manganese is 71% higher.
  • Corn cake is lower in saturated fat.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, corn cakes 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
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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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +418.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more IronIron +14.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +943.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65%

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 0% 23% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +304.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +155%
Contains more WaterWater +1380.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.3%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +260.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Corn cake DV% diff.
Manganese 0.174mg 1.815mg 71%
Copper 0.063mg 0.42mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 5.15mg 22%
Carbs 18.12g 83.4g 22%
Magnesium 22mg 114mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.25mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.83mg 13%
Calories 153kcal 387kcal 12%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.42g 9%
Phosphorus 99mg 157mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Selenium 6µg 9.9µg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Fats 6.12g 2.4g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.76g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Zinc 1.48mg 2mg 5%
Fiber 3.1g 1.9g 5%
Protein 6.28g 8.1g 4%
Sodium 427mg 488mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.93g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Iron 1.22mg 1.4mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 19mg 1%
Folate 15µg 19µg 1%
Potassium 131mg 157mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 81.5g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 23.47g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.316mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.267mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.408mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.442mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.227mg 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 Corn cake
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
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.976g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.