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Tamale vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamale and danish pastry

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and iron.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for selenium is 23% more.
  • Tamale has 4 times more vitamin B6 than danish pastry. Tamale has 0.143mg of vitamin B6, while danish pastry has 0.04mg.
  • Tamale is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index than danish pastry.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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
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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +47.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215%
~equal in Phosphorus ~108mg
~equal in Sodium ~417mg

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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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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +170%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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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% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +116.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.4%
Contains more FatsFats +257.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.3%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +313%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Danish pastry DV% diff.
Fats 6.12g 21.9g 24%
Selenium 6µg 18.9µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 11.313g 21%
Saturated fat 2.396g 6.794g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.2µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.26mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 2.575g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.19mg 12%
Folate 15µg 60µg 11%
Calories 153kcal 374kcal 11%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.351mg 8%
Fiber 3.1g 1g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.04mg 8%
Iron 1.22mg 1.8mg 7%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.7mg 7%
Carbs 18.12g 37.2g 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Protein 6.28g 8g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2mg 3%
Copper 0.063mg 0.089mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.304mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg 2%
Cholesterol 17mg 23mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 35mg 1%
Phosphorus 99mg 108mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 98mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.99g 6.95g N/A
Sodium 427mg 417mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.205mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.398g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.