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Tamale vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamale and Corn grits

  • Tamale has more Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, and Manganese, however, Corn grits is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 69% more than Tamale.
  • Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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
7
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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1544.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +607.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120.7%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%

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
4
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% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +410.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +297.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1149%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +81.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3281.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%

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
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +25.4%
~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 Corn grits
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Corn grits Opinion
Calories 153kcal 74kcal Tamale
Protein 6.28g 1.58g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.49g Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 14.85g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 15.95g Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg Corn grits
Magnesium 22mg 6mg Tamale
Calcium 29mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 131mg 27mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.99g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 3.1g 1.1g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.09mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 99mg 14mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Corn grits
Manganese 0.174mg 0.049mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.052mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.028mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg Tamale
Folate 15µg 27µg Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.081g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.191g Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.011mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.052mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.058mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.228mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.031mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.029mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.087mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.077mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.048mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0g 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 Corn grits
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
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

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