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Tamale vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamale and mixed nuts

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, yet mixed nuts are richer in copper, manganese, vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 94% higher.
  • Tamale contains less saturated fat.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +940.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +382.4%
Contains more IronIron +113.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1339.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +127%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1072.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +465%

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% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +453.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +3174%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.1%
Contains more FatsFats +781.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.2%
Contains more OtherOther +108.7%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +940.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2023.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +192.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +937.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.063mg 0.907mg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 14.612g 93%
Manganese 0.174mg 2.04mg 81%
Fats 6.12g 53.95g 74%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 28.488g 64%
Vitamin E 0mg 7.82mg 52%
Phosphorus 99mg 456mg 51%
Selenium 6µg 33.9µg 51%
Magnesium 22mg 229mg 49%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 7.709mg 38%
Saturated fat 2.396g 8.711g 29%
Protein 6.28g 20.04g 28%
Calories 153kcal 607kcal 23%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.14mg 19%
Sodium 427mg 5mg 18%
Iron 1.22mg 2.61mg 17%
Folate 15µg 83µg 17%
Zinc 1.48mg 3.36mg 17%
Fiber 3.1g 7g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.352mg 16%
Potassium 131mg 632mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.189mg 12%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.196mg 9%
Calcium 29mg 117mg 9%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Starch 12.27g 4.2g 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg 1%
Carbs 18.12g 21.05g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.572mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.