Avocado vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between avocadoes and tamale
- Avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, folate, fiber, copper, vitamin E, potassium, and vitamin C, yet tamale is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for avocadoes is 24% higher.
- Avocadoes contain less sodium.
- Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index than tamale.
Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 | +31.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +270.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +201.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 CVitamin C | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +577.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +440% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.205mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 2.739g | 18% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 427mg | 18% |
| Folate | 81µg | 15µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 3.1g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.063mg | 14% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 6.12g | 13% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 131mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 6.28g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 1.7mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.22mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.48mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.688g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Starch | 0.11g | 12.27g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 18.12g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 2.396g | 1% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 153kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +214% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.4% |
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Water
~68.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +257.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +76.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +11054.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +566.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +41.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
