Tamales vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Tamales 168
Spices 318
Protein (g)
Tamales 13.2
Spices 12.0
Carbs (g)
Tamales 18.3
Spices 56.6
Fat (g)
Tamales 4.70
Spices 17.3
Fiber (g)
Tamales 3.30
Spices 27.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) — 13.2g vs 12.0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) — 168 vs 318 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Tamales | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 168 kcal | 318 kcal | -47% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 62.4 g | 8.05 g | +675% |
| Protein | 13.2 g | 12.0 g | +10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.70 g | 17.3 g | -73% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.3 g | 56.6 g | -68% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.30 g | 27.2 g | -88% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.38 g | 3.26 g | -58% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.65 g | 2.75 g | -40% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.012 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 27.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 76.4 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.167 mg | 0.328 mg | -49% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.070 mg | 0.919 mg | -92% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.82 mg | 8.70 mg | -68% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.820 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.262 mg | 2.45 mg | -89% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 106 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 51.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.220 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 81.0 ug | 2081 ug | -96% |
| Carotene, beta | 740 ug | 21840 ug | -97% |
| Carotene, alpha | 17.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.11 mg | 29.8 mg | -96% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 2.70 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 18.0 mg | 148 mg | -88% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.660 mg | 7.80 mg | -92% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 35.0 mg | 152 mg | -77% |
| Phosphorus, P | 141 mg | 293 mg | -52% |
| Potassium, K | 250 mg | 2014 mg | -88% |
| Sodium, Na | 298 mg | 30.0 mg | +893% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.27 mg | 2.48 mg | -49% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.087 mg | 0.373 mg | -77% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.160 mg | 2.00 mg | -92% |
| Selenium, Se | 32.6 ug | 8.80 ug | +270% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 704 kj | 1331 kj | -47% |
| Ash | 1.45 g | 6.04 g | -76% |
| Total Sugars | 1.57 g | 10.3 g | -85% |
| Sucrose | 0.480 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.490 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.600 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 15.1 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 106 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 106 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 342 ug | 6252 ug | -95% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1548 IU | 41610 IU | -96% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 616 ug | 13157 ug | -95% |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.950 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.050 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.240 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.20 ug | 80.3 ug | -96% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.004 g | 0.030 g | -87% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.004 g | 0.030 g | -87% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.049 g | 0.090 g | -46% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.910 g | 2.36 g | -61% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.388 g | 0.490 g | -21% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.089 g | 0.240 g | -63% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.089 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.52 g | 2.51 g | -40% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.51 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.031 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.002 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.01 g | 8.37 g | -88% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.911 g | 7.71 g | -88% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.904 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.032 g | 0.660 g | -95% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.031 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.013 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.035 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.009 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.009 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.003 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.003 g | — | |
| Phytosterols | — | 83.0 mg | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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