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Tamale vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamale and onion rings

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, onion rings is higher in vitamin B1, manganese, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12 23% more than onion rings.
  • Onion rings has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Calcium ~31mg
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Iron ~1.25mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.6µg

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
3
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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.6mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.7%
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%
Contains more FatsFats +133.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.5%
~equal in Other ~1.4g

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% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1009.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3g

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +108.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +340%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +523.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +641.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +200%
~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 Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Onion rings Opinion
Calories 153kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 6.28g 4.14g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.6mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 18.12g 33.79g Onion rings
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Onion rings
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Tamale
Calcium 29mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 131mg 123mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 0.99g 5.1g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 2.2g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 1.48mg 0.42mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 99mg 71mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.174mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 6µg 5.6µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.349mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.117mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 15µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Tamale
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.239mg 0.15mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.214mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.35mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.151mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.081mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.243mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.216mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.109mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings 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
  2. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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