Tamale vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tamale and ice cream
- Tamale has more iron, fiber, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, ice cream has more vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin A.
- Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 22% more.
- Tamale has 14 times more vitamin B3 than ice cream. Tamale has 1.59mg of vitamin B3, while ice cream has 0.116mg.
- Ice cream is lower in sodium.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index than ice cream.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1255.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2075% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +341.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
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 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1270.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~2.969g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 6.79g | 20% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 80mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.09mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.24mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.7g | 10% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 128mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 44mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.116mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 1.8µg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 11g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.581mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.008mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.048mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.69mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 3.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.39µg | 6% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.023mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 207kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 23.6g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.452g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 2.969g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.394g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.