Tortilla vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortilla and tamale
- Tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, tamale is richer in zinc and vitamin B6.
- Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 32% more than tamale.
- Tamale has 7 times less vitamin B1 than tortilla. Tortilla has 0.37mg of vitamin B1, while tamale has 0.05mg.
- Tortilla contains less saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain, and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +141.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +176.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +362.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +553.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +544.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1380.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +250.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +977.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +81.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +40% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.22mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.05mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Folate | 98µg | 15µg | 21% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 1.59mg | 16% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 12.27g | 13% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 18.12g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 2.396g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 6.12g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 2.739g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 153kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 427mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.688g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 6.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.029g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.