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Tamale vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamale and Praline

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Praline is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Praline covers your daily need of Manganese 66% more than Tamale.
  • Praline has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Candies, praline, 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
1
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Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +48.3%
Contains more Magnesium +122.7%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +684.1%
Contains more Manganese +866.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.29
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 49% 35% 45% 20% 7% 46% 165% 220% 10%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +48.3%
Contains more Magnesium +122.7%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +684.1%
Contains more Manganese +866.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.29
Equal in Phosphorus - 104

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 1% 51% 13% 8% 20% 18% 5% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
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Contains more Protein +90.3%
Contains more Water +557.3%
Contains more Other +62.4%
Contains more Fats +323.2%
Contains more Carbs +228.9%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +90.3%
Contains more Water +557.3%
Contains more Other +62.4%
Contains more Fats +323.2%
Contains more Carbs +228.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
0
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1030.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.224
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.224 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.778 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1030.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.224

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Praline
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Praline Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 56.09g Praline
Protein 6.28g 3.3g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 25.9g Praline
Carbs 18.12g 59.59g Praline
Calories 153kcal 485kcal Praline
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 55.79g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 3.5g Praline
Calcium 29mg 43mg Praline
Iron 1.22mg 1.29mg Praline
Magnesium 22mg 49mg Praline
Phosphorus 99mg 104mg Praline
Potassium 131mg 217mg Praline
Sodium 427mg 48mg Praline
Zinc 1.48mg 1.67mg Praline
Copper 0.063mg 0.494mg Praline
Manganese 0.174mg 1.682mg Praline
Selenium 6µg 1.8µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Praline
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Praline
Vitamin E 0mg 0.5mg Praline
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.3mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.203mg Praline
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.053mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.415mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.332mg Praline
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.077mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.3µg Praline
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Praline
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.224g Praline
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 14.683g Praline
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 7.778g Praline
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Praline
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
11%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.