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Tamale vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Corn nuts different?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, while Corn nuts are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
  • Corn nuts covers your daily need of Phosphorus 26% more than Tamale.
  • Corn nuts are lower in Cholesterol.

Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +395.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.9%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Contains more Manganese +179.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +395.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.9%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Contains more Manganese +179.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.507
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.507

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4156.3%
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +295.7%
Contains more Other +146.4%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +4156.3%
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +295.7%
Contains more Other +146.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.58
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.58

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 nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Corn nuts Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 63.3g Corn nuts
Protein 6.28g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 6.12g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 18.12g 71.7g Corn nuts
Calories 153kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Corn nuts
Fiber 3.1g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 29mg 17mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 22mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 99mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 131mg 286mg Corn nuts
Sodium 427mg 600mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.063mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.174mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.4mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.507mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 15µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.58g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.22g Corn nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Corn nuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tamale
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.