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Tamale vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamale and Gingerbread

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need of Manganese 22% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale has 9 times more Vitamin B12 than Gingerbread. While Tamale has 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, Gingerbread has only 0.06µg.
  • Tamale has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Cake, gingerbread, 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
Tamale
2
:
8
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +279.5%
Contains more Calcium +144.8%
Contains more Iron +136.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +235.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.4%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Manganese +292.5%
Contains more Selenium +171.7%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +279.5%
Contains more Calcium +144.8%
Contains more Iron +136.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +235.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.4%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Manganese +292.5%
Contains more Selenium +171.7%

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
Tamale
3
:
7
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.738
Tamale
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%
Gingerbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.738

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Water +143.2%
Contains more Fats +168%
Contains more Carbs +171.5%
Contains more Other +81.2%
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Water +143.2%
Contains more Fats +168%
Contains more Carbs +171.5%
Contains more Other +81.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512.8%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 6.28g 3.9g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 18.12g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 153kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 1.22mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 22mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 99mg 54mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 427mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.48mg 0.39mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.174mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 6µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 15µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.06µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.047mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.124mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.151mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.279mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.131mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.08mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.195mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.173mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.087mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 32mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 4.122g Tamale
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 4.216g Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.726g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.