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Tamale vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tamale and cinnamon?

  • Tamale is higher in vitamin B12, yet cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 752% more.
  • The amount of sodium in cinnamon is lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Spices, cinnamon, ground types in this article.

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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
2
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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3355.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229%
Contains more IronIron +582%
Contains more CopperCopper +438.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9937.9%

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
5
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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
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% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more FatsFats +393.5%
Contains more WaterWater +543.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +344.8%
Contains more OtherOther +160.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1013.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +911.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
92% 3%
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
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1900%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +395.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +552.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0.174mg 17.466mg 752%
Fiber 3.1g 53.1g 200%
Calcium 29mg 1002mg 97%
Iron 1.22mg 8.32mg 89%
Copper 0.063mg 0.339mg 31%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Carbs 18.12g 80.59g 21%
Sodium 427mg 10mg 18%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.32mg 15%
Potassium 131mg 431mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.345g 9%
Magnesium 22mg 60mg 9%
Fats 6.12g 1.24g 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.246g 6%
Protein 6.28g 3.99g 5%
Selenium 6µg 3.1µg 5%
Phosphorus 99mg 64mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Calories 153kcal 247kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.068g 4%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.83mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.358mg 3%
Choline 11mg 2%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.022mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3.8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.332mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.158mg 1%
Fructose 0.17g 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 2.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Cinnamon
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
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.