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Tamale vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tamale and kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

  • Tamale is higher in fiber, yet kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 186% more than tamale.
  • Tamale contains 8 times more fiber than kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats. While tamale contains 3.1g of fiber, kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain only 0.4g.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal.

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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 15% 3% 4.5% 225% 36% 19% 27% 74% 0% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +391.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.7µg

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 67% 167% 7.2% 50% 313% 325% 313% 0% 383% 625% 2.5% 250% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +950.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1060.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +825.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2120%

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
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46%
Contains more FatsFats +46.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1845.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +372.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
39% 52% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.89 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 5µg 186%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 1.66mg 117%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.41mg 102%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 1.25mg 100%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 16.7mg 94%
Folate 15µg 333µg 80%
Iron 1.22mg 6mg 60%
Vitamin A 0µg 500µg 56%
Carbs 18.12g 85.59g 22%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 20mg 20%
Vitamin D 133IU 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 17%
Calories 153kcal 395kcal 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0.4g 11%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.89g 7%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.69mg 7%
Sodium 427mg 567mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Phosphorus 99mg 62mg 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 1mg 5%
Copper 0.063mg 0.107mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 1.2g 4%
Protein 6.28g 4.3g 4%
Fats 6.12g 4.19g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.2g 3%
Calcium 29mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.36mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 51mg 2%
Vitamin K 1µg 1%
Selenium 6µg 5.7µg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 85.19g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 29.6g N/A
Trans fat 1.6g N/A
Choline 2.5mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
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
193%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.506g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats 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

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.