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Tamale vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamale and italian ice different?

  • Tamale is higher than italian ice in vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, zinc, fiber, vitamin B6, selenium, and manganese.
  • Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than italian ice.
  • Italian ice is lower in saturated fat.

Tamales (Navajo) and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared types were used in this article.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2083.3%
Contains more IronIron +1255.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +530%
Contains more ZincZinc +4833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +770%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20833.3%
Contains more FatsFats +30500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2660%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Italian ice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Sodium 427mg 4mg 18%
Phosphorus 99mg 0mg 14%
Iron 1.22mg 0.09mg 14%
Protein 6.28g 0.03g 13%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.03mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0g 11%
Selenium 6µg 0.1µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.002mg 11%
Fats 6.12g 0.02g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.02mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Copper 0.063mg 0.01mg 6%
Calories 153kcal 53kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.01mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.715mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 0mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.005mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 6mg 4%
Calcium 29mg 1mg 3%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Carbs 18.12g 13.5g 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 13.5g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 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%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Italian ice
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
2%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.