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Tamale vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamale and Dulce de Leche

  • Tamale has more Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, however, Dulce de Leche has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 25% more.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Dulce de Leche.

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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 Iron +617.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.3%
Contains more Copper +1475%
Contains more Manganese +8600%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +765.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +167.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +617.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.3%
Contains more Copper +1475%
Contains more Manganese +8600%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +765.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +167.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +793.8%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.3%
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 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +793.8%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +137.2%
Contains more Fats +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +205.5%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.84
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Water +137.2%
Contains more Fats +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +205.5%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.5%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +10342.5%
Contains more Glucose +709.5%
Contains more Fructose +88.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +10342.5%
Contains more Glucose +709.5%
Contains more Fructose +88.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.28g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 6.12g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 18.12g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 153kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 0.99g 49.74g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 1.22mg 0.17mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Phosphorus 99mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 131mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 427mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 1.48mg 0.79mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.004mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.002mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 2.7µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.016mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.21mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.016mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 11µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.31µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
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 29mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.364g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 4.534g Tamale
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 2.143g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.375g Tamale
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Dulce de Leche
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%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.