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Tamale vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamale and pineapple cake?

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6, while pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1, calcium, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12746% higher.
  • Pineapple cake has 7 times less vitamin B12 than tamale. Tamale has 0.54µg of vitamin B12, while pineapple cake has 0.08µg.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.8%
Contains more IronIron +21.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.7%

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +575%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.202mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more WaterWater +110.8%
Contains more FatsFats +97.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +178.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Pineapple cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 153mg 12746%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.08µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.282g 17%
Carbs 18.12g 50.5g 11%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.31mg 11%
Fiber 3.1g 0.8g 9%
Fats 6.12g 12.1g 9%
Calcium 29mg 120mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.034mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.35mg 8%
Calories 153kcal 319kcal 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Selenium 6µg 9.4µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 5.194g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.156mg 6%
Protein 6.28g 3.5g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Sodium 427mg 319mg 5%
Iron 1.22mg 1.48mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.19mg 3%
Folate 15µg 26µg 3%
Copper 0.063mg 0.087mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 13mg 2%
Phosphorus 99mg 82mg 2%
Cholesterol 17mg 22mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.396g 2.915g 2%
Potassium 131mg 112mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 49.7g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.202mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.081mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.