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Tamale vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamale and crème caramel

  • Tamale has more fiber, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and manganese, while crème caramel has more vitamin B2.
  • Crème caramel's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 24% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in crème caramel is lower.
  • Crème caramel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crème caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
5
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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +221.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1640%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~96mg

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
6
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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1839%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.6%
Contains more FatsFats +51.9%
Contains more OtherOther +126.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.7%
~equal in Water ~68.05g

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Crème caramel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals 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 Crème caramel DV% diff.
Cholesterol 17mg 90mg 24%
Sodium 427mg 53mg 16%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Iron 1.22mg 0.38mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.21mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.082mg 9%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.47mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.36µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.044mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.01mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.514mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Calcium 29mg 83mg 5%
Selenium 6µg 8.7µg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Protein 6.28g 4.53g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 1.266g 4%
Copper 0.063mg 0.028mg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 9mg 3%
Fats 6.12g 4.03g 3%
Saturated fat 2.396g 1.799g 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.392g 2%
Carbs 18.12g 22.78g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.032mg 2%
Calories 153kcal 145kcal 0%
Net carbs 15.02g 22.78g N/A
Potassium 131mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 23.15g N/A
Phosphorus 99mg 96mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.