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 for 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.
- White chocolate has a lower glycemic index than tamale.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +408.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2075% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +586.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 19.412g | 77% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 32.09g | 40% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 539kcal | 19% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 199mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.282mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 9.097g | 16% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 90mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 59.24g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.2g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.24mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 176mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.608mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.056mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.74mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.008mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.96mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 131mg | 286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.745mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 1.013g | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.56µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 5.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 59g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.06mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5138.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +424.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.87g
~equal in
Other
~1.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +232.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.2% |
