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Tamale vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Kellogg's Special K

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer than Tamale in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 786% higher.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K.

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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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2195.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +815%

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 227% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4403.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3492.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +8500%

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
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more FatsFats +241.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2170%
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +305.1%
Contains more OtherOther +191.3%

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
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +813%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.3%

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 Special K
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Calories 153kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 6.28g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 6.12g 1.79g Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 15.02g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 18.12g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Tamale
Calcium 29mg 23mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 53mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 0.99g 12.69g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.4g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 1.48mg 0.69mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 48mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 667mg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 0µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 0mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 15µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.3g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.4g Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
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 Kellogg's Special K
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
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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.