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Falafel vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Tamale

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 28% more than Tamale.
  • Falafel contains 6 times more Folate than Tamale. While Falafel contains 93µg of Folate, Tamale contains only 15µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared 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.
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Tamale
Contains more Calcium +86.2%
Contains more Iron +180.3%
Contains more Magnesium +272.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +346.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Copper +309.5%
Contains more Manganese +297.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Zinc - 1.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +86.2%
Contains more Iron +180.3%
Contains more Magnesium +272.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +346.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Copper +309.5%
Contains more Manganese +297.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Zinc - 1.48

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains more Protein +111.9%
Contains more Fats +190.8%
Contains more Carbs +75.7%
Contains more Other +76.1%
Contains more Water +96.7%
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
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 Protein +111.9%
Contains more Fats +190.8%
Contains more Carbs +75.7%
Contains more Other +76.1%
Contains more Water +96.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.396
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.396

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 15.02g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 6.28g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 6.12g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 18.12g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 153kcal Falafel
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Falafel
Fiber 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 54mg 29mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.22mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 22mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 99mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 131mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 427mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.48mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.063mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.174mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.05mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.08mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.205mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 93µg 15µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.052mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.239mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.271mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.568mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.427mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.15mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.275mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.318mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.196mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 2.396g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 2.739g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.688g Falafel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.