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Tamale vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tamale and strudel

  • Strudel is higher than tamale in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Strudel covers your daily iron needs 59% more than tamale.
  • The glycemic index of strudel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel.

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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% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +270%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +910.3%
Contains more IronIron +383.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.7%

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 0% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +393.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +133.2%
Contains more FatsFats +79.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.9%
Contains more OtherOther +247.8%

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
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +568.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.8g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Strudel DV% diff.
Iron 1.22mg 5.9mg 59%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.6µg 44%
Vitamin A 0µg 395µg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.53mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.39mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.45mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 4.6g 26%
Calcium 29mg 293mg 26%
Phosphorus 99mg 263mg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 5.3mg 23%
Folate 15µg 74µg 15%
Carbs 18.12g 50g 11%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Sodium 427mg 691mg 11%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.4mg 10%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Calories 153kcal 318kcal 8%
Fiber 3.1g 1.2g 8%
Fats 6.12g 11g 8%
Copper 0.063mg 7%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4%
Protein 6.28g 5g 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 71mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 13mg 2%
Cholesterol 17mg 12mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.396g 2.7g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 48.8g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.99g 16.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 2.8g 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
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 Strudel
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
62%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strudel
Strudel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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

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.