Tamale vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tamale and maple sugar?
- Tamale is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet maple sugar is higher in manganese and zinc.
- Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 185% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in maple sugar is lower.
- The glycemic index of maple sugar is lower.
We used Tamales (Navajo) and Sugars, maple types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +210.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2441.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3875% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +327.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6180% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2960% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +751.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +401.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4179.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +588% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 4.422mg | 185% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 6.06mg | 42% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 90.9g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 11mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 0.1g | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.036g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.003mg | 11% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 354kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 0.8µg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.2g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.064g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.61mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 274mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 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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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.