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Babassu oil vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between babassu oil and tamale

  • Babassu oil has more vitamin E, while tamale has more vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Babassu oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 394% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tamale is lower.
  • Babassu oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of babassu oil is 0, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, babassu 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tamale
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tamale
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Tamale
4
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 FatsFats +1534%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 12% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 81.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
Tamale
1
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +316.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Babassu oil Tamale DV% diff.
Saturated fat 81.2g 2.396g 358%
Fats 100g 6.12g 144%
Vitamin E 19.1mg 0mg 127%
Calories 884kcal 153kcal 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.4g 2.739g 22%
Sodium 0mg 427mg 19%
Iron 0mg 1.22mg 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 99mg 14%
Protein 0g 6.28g 13%
Zinc 0mg 1.48mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Selenium 0µg 6µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.143mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.59mg 10%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Copper 0.063mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.12g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 0.688g 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.08mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Magnesium 0mg 22mg 5%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.205mg 4%
Potassium 0mg 131mg 4%
Calcium 0mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Babassu oil Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Babassu oil
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Babassu oil
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 78.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)

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. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.