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Tamale vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamale and Sugar substitute?

  • Tamale is richer in Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 85% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 37 times less Zinc than Tamale. Tamale has 1.48mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute has 0.04mg.
  • Tamale is lower in Sodium.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Contains more Iron +662.5%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1137.5%
Contains more Potassium +235.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +690.9%
Contains more Calcium +2931%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +662.5%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1137.5%
Contains more Potassium +235.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +690.9%
Contains more Calcium +2931%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +853.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +853.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +204.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +645.1%
Contains more Carbs +367.8%
Contains more Other +192%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +204.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +645.1%
Contains more Carbs +367.8%
Contains more Other +192%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +248.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +419%
Contains more Maltose +1236.4%
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +248.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +419%
Contains more Maltose +1236.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 6.28g 2.06g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 153kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 12.27g 3.52g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 4.03g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 0.6g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.22mg 0.16mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 6mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 8mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 39mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 572mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.04mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.007mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.022mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.015mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.015mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.015mg Tamale
Folate 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg Tamale
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 Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 2.396g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.