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Tamale vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and White chocolate

  • Tamale is richer in Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Zinc, yet White chocolate is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from White chocolate is 85% higher.
  • Tamale contains 22 times more Manganese than White chocolate. Tamale contains 0.174mg of Manganese, while White chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • White chocolate contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 +408.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +2075%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +586.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +408.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +2075%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +586.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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 C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.56
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.56

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5138.5%
Contains more Fats +424.3%
Contains more Carbs +226.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.87
Equal in Other - 1.5
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +5138.5%
Contains more Fats +424.3%
Contains more Carbs +226.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.87
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 6.28g 5.87g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 18.12g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 153kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 59g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 0.2g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 1.22mg 0.24mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 131mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 427mg 90mg White chocolate
Zinc 1.48mg 0.74mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.06mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.008mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 4.5µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.745mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.056mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 7µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg White chocolate
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 21mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 19.412g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.013g White chocolate
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 White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.01g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.