Tamale vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tamale and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
- Tamale is higher in vitamin B12, yet saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, copper, and selenium.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 54% more than tamale.
- Tamale contains 6 times more vitamin B12 than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While tamale contains 0.54µg of vitamin B12, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains only 0.09µg.
- The amount of sodium in tamale is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +294.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1304% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +508.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +793.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 5.57mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.702mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.487mg | 31% |
| Folate | 15µg | 134µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 6.442mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 4.835g | 28% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 67.83g | 23% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 941mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.686mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 74.05g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.09µg | 19% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 418kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 10.3µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.139mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.69mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 9.46g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 8.64g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 1.653g | 3% |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 1.986g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 71.25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 102mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.167g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 0.535g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.25g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1248.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +602.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
67.83 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.12 g
Fructose:
0.19 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.98 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +75% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +452.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +11.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +345.5% |
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