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Tart vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tart and tamale?

  • Tart is richer in vitamin B2, iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Tart's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 36% higher.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than tart (45).

We used Breakfast tart, low fat and Tamales (Navajo) 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.
Tart
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Tamale
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

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.
Tart
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Tamale
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
1
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Tamale
4
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +323.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more WaterWater +465.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
~equal in Fats ~6.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
3
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
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.
Tart Tamale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.08mg 36%
Vitamin A 285µg 0µg 32%
Iron 3.42mg 1.22mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Folate 100µg 15µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.05mg 20%
Carbs 76.8g 18.12g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.143mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.59mg 14%
Selenium 12.9µg 6µg 13%
Zinc 0.28mg 1.48mg 11%
Calories 372kcal 153kcal 11%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 3.1g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.393g 2.396g 5%
Magnesium 44mg 22mg 5%
Protein 3.99g 6.28g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4%
Sodium 361mg 427mg 3%
Potassium 66mg 131mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1.7mg 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.688g 1%
Phosphorus 93mg 99mg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.063mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 2.739g 1%
Fats 5.99g 6.12g 0%
Net carbs 75.3g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 0.99g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Tart
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
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.

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/nutrients
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.