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Tamale vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamale and Croissant?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, while Croissant is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 46% higher.
  • Croissant has 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Tamale. Tamale has 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, while Croissant has 0.16µg.
  • Tamale is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Croissants, butter 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.
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Zinc +97.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +278.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 118
Equal in Sodium - 467
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 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Zinc +97.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +278.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 118
Equal in Sodium - 467

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 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +320%
Contains more Folate +486.7%
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 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +320%
Contains more Folate +486.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +193.5%
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +243.1%
Contains more Carbs +152.8%
Contains more Other +30.4%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +193.5%
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +243.1%
Contains more Carbs +152.8%
Contains more Other +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 6.28g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 6.12g 21g Croissant
Carbs 18.12g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 153kcal 406kcal Croissant
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 11.26g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 2.6g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 1.22mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 131mg 118mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 467mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.75mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.174mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 6µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.058mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.16µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.239mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.568mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.427mg 0.329mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.318mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.196mg 0.187mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 67mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 11.659g Tamale
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.094g Croissant
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 Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.