Arepa vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Arepa and Tamale
- Arepa has more Vitamin A, and Calcium, however, Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% more.
- Arepa is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +206.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +80.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +86.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +21.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| 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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 219kcal | 153kcal |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 6.28g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 6.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 15.02g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 18.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 17mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 1.04mg | 1.22mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.99g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.48mg |
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| Starch | 12.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 427mg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 61µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 1.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 15µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 2.396g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 2.739g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.688g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.271mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.568mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.275mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.318mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.196mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Saturated Fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.506g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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