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Tamale vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Pastry

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pastry is 36% higher.
  • Tamale contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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
Tamale
5
:
5
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%
Contains more Zinc +179.2%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Manganese +180.5%
Contains more Selenium +303.3%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%
Contains more Zinc +179.2%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Manganese +180.5%
Contains more Selenium +303.3%

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
Tamale
4
:
7
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +581%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +696%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Folate +420%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +581%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +696%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Folate +420%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Water +701.2%
Contains more Other +38%
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +522.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.9%
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +701.2%
Contains more Other +38%
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +522.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +688.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.3%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +688.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 6.28g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 6.12g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 18.12g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 153kcal 551kcal Pastry
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 3.1g 1.5g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 10mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 60mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 61mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 1.48mg 0.53mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.174mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 6µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.021mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.239mg 0.196mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.568mg 0.508mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.142mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.129mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.318mg 0.308mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.156mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 2.396g 9.643g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 4.894g Pastry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tamale
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.247g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.