Tamale vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tamale and ginger ale
- Ginger ale has less vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, zinc, fiber, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3 than tamale.
- Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than ginger ale.
- Ginger ale has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of tamale is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +577.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2860% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1238.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.76 g
Water:
91.23 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13700% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.9 g
Glucose:
3.1 g
Fructose:
3.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +375% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1376.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2076.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 7mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.18mg | 13% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 0g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 34kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.018mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0g | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 8.76g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 8.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 8.9g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)