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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 6.71mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.09mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.076g | 11% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.49g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.028mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 227mg | 9% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 1.58g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.081g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.135mg | 4% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 74kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 64mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.191g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 15.39g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.672mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 15.95g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 14.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
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
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
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% |
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