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Arborio rice vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arborio rice and Tamale

  • Arborio rice has more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tamale covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 23% more than Arborio rice.
  • Tamale has 4 times less Folate than Arborio rice. Arborio rice has 59µg of Folate, while Tamale has 15µg.
  • Arborio rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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 Iron +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +105.2%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +403.8%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +105.2%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +403.8%
Contains more Zinc +270%

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 B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.7%
Contains more Folate +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59
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% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 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 B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.7%
Contains more Folate +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +58.6%
Contains more Protein +166.1%
Contains more Fats +3121.1%
Contains more Other +626.3%
Equal in Water - 68.1
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 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 Carbs +58.6%
Contains more Protein +166.1%
Contains more Fats +3121.1%
Contains more Other +626.3%
Equal in Water - 68.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4622.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1276%
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4622.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1276%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arborio rice 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 15.02g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.19g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 28.73g 18.12g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Arborio rice
Fiber 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 1mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 1.46mg 1.22mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 8mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 33mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 26mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 0mg 427mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.072mg 0.063mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0.357mg 0.174mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 6µg Arborio rice
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.05mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.205mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 59µg 15µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.084mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.195mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.085mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.056mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.144mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.056mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g 2.396g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice 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
13%
Arborio rice
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.