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Tamale vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamale and Cream of Rice

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet Cream of Rice is higher in Iron.
  • Cream of Rice covers your daily Iron needs 34% more than Tamale.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cream of Rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with 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
Tamale
8
:
2
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +482.4%
Contains more Potassium +555%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +85.3%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +224.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Cream of Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +482.4%
Contains more Potassium +555%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +85.3%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +224.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%

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
Tamale
7
:
3
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +429.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Tamale
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%
Cream of Rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +429.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
4
:
1
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Protein +597.8%
Contains more Fats +6020%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Cream of Rice
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +597.8%
Contains more Fats +6020%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +28.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
1
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8735.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2448.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Cream of Rice
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8735.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2448.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Cream of Rice Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 11.4g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 0.9g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.1g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 11.5g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 52kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0.04g Cream of Rice
Fiber 3.1g 0.1g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 1mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 22mg 3mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 17mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 20mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 173mg Cream of Rice
Zinc 1.48mg 0.16mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.034mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.144mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 3µg Tamale
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.071mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.018mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.039mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.076mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.027mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 3µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.013mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.044mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.015mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.073mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.037mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.026mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.037mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.057mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.026mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Cream of Rice
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.02g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.031g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.027g 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 Cream of Rice
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
5%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
23%
Cream of Rice

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.