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Trail mix vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between trail mix and tamale?

  • Trail mix is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, potassium, and zinc, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 102% higher.
  • Tamale has 9 times less vitamin B1 than trail mix. Trail mix has 0.462mg of vitamin B1, while tamale has 0.05mg.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than trail mix (15).

We used Snacks, trail mix, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Tamale
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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 +618.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +422.9%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +1463.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +494.3%

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.
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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Tamale
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +824%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Tamale
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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 ProteinProtein +119.7%
Contains more FatsFats +380.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.7%
Contains more WaterWater +640.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +357.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1302.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Tamale DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.063mg 102%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 0.688g 60%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.174mg 37%
Fats 29.4g 6.12g 36%
Phosphorus 345mg 99mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.05mg 34%
Magnesium 158mg 22mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 2.739g 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Iron 3.05mg 1.22mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.59mg 20%
Zinc 3.22mg 1.48mg 16%
Potassium 685mg 131mg 16%
Protein 13.8g 6.28g 15%
Calories 462kcal 153kcal 15%
Saturated fat 5.55g 2.396g 14%
Folate 71µg 15µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.205mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.143mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Sodium 229mg 427mg 9%
Carbs 44.9g 18.12g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.08mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Calcium 78mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.7mg 0%
Net carbs 44.9g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 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
Trail mix 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
33%
Trail mix
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.154g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.