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Tamale vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamale and Whey

  • Whey contains less Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Manganese than Tamale.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Whey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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
Tamale
7
:
3
Whey
Whey
Contains more Iron +1933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Zinc +1038.5%
Contains more Copper +1475%
Contains more Manganese +17300%
Contains more Selenium +215.8%
Contains more Calcium +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +1933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Zinc +1038.5%
Contains more Copper +1475%
Contains more Manganese +17300%
Contains more Selenium +215.8%
Contains more Calcium +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%

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
Tamale
6
:
4
Whey
Whey
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2048.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.8%
Tamale
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%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2048.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
4
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Protein +638.8%
Contains more Fats +1600%
Contains more Carbs +252.5%
Contains more Other +160.4%
Contains more Water +36.7%
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +638.8%
Contains more Fats +1600%
Contains more Carbs +252.5%
Contains more Other +160.4%
Contains more Water +36.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2639%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6154.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2639%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6154.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Whey Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 5.14g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 0.85g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.36g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 5.14g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 27kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 5.14g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 47mg Whey
Iron 1.22mg 0.06mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 8mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 46mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 427mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 1.48mg 0.13mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.004mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.001mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 1.9µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.036mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.074mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.031mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 1µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.28µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.013mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.054mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.047mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.078mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.068mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.016mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.027mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.046mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.016mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.1g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.011g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale 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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.