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Tamale vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamale and Pecan pie

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, however, Pecan pie has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Manganese is 23% more.
  • Tamale has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Pecan pie. Tamale has 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, while Pecan pie has 0.17µg.
  • Pecan pie is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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
2
:
8
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Zinc +45.1%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Copper +234.9%
Contains more Manganese +309.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Potassium - 133
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Zinc +45.1%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Copper +234.9%
Contains more Manganese +309.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Potassium - 133

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
5
:
5
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.7%
Contains more Folate +73.3%
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%
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.7%
Contains more Folate +73.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
3
:
2
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Water +249.2%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Fats +262.7%
Contains more Carbs +188.1%
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
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Water +249.2%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Fats +262.7%
Contains more Carbs +188.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +729.9%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +729.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 6.28g 4.9g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 18.12g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 153kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Pecan pie
Fiber 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 32mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.22mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 99mg 94mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 133mg Pecan pie
Sodium 427mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.48mg 1.02mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.174mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 6µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.847mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.06mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 26µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.17µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.239mg 0.189mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.223mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.372mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.248mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.125mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.25mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.255mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.116mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 87mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 3.989g Tamale
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 5.71g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

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Tamale Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.593g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.