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Tamale vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamale and Maple syrup

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 119% more than Tamale.
  • Maple syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Syrups, maple.

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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 +1009.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +4850%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +251.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +1571.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 1.47
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +1009.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +4850%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +251.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +1571.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 1.47

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1863%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7050%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1487.5%
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1863%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7050%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1487.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15600%
Contains more Fats +10100%
Contains more Water +110.3%
Contains more Other +193.6%
Contains more Carbs +270%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +15600%
Contains more Fats +10100%
Contains more Water +110.3%
Contains more Other +193.6%
Contains more Carbs +270%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3947.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3947.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +14480%
Contains more Glucose +661.9%
Contains more Fructose +205.9%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +14480%
Contains more Glucose +661.9%
Contains more Fructose +205.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 6.28g 0.04g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.06g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 153kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 0.99g 60.46g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 1.22mg 0.11mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 2mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 427mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.48mg 1.47mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.018mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 6µg 0.6µg Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.081mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.036mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.002mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 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 0mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.011g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.017g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.