Tamale vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tamale and tart?
- Tamale is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, while tart is higher in vitamin B2, iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Tart's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 36% higher.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than tart (45).
We used Tamales (Navajo) and Breakfast tart, low fat 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 PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +428.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +586.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +465.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +323.8% |
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Fats
~5.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.549mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 285µg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 3.42mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Folate | 15µg | 100µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.285mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 76.8g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.38mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 3.8mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 12.9µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.28mg | 11% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 372kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 1.393g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 3.99g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 427mg | 361mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 3.8mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.878g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 93mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 3.338g | 1% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 5.99g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 75.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 4.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 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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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.88g)
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.