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Balsamic vinegar vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and tamale?

  • Tamale has more zinc, phosphorus, and iron than balsamic vinegar.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for sodium is 18% higher.
  • Tamale has 15 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while tamale has 0.99g.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than balsamic vinegar (50).

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Tamales (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Tamale
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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 -94.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +69.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +421.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.8%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tamale
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Tamale
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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 WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +337%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1181.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~18.12g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3504.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4241.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 23%
Sodium 23mg 427mg 18%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.48mg 13%
Protein 0.49g 6.28g 12%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 11%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.396g 11%
Phosphorus 19mg 99mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 10%
Fats 0g 6.12g 9%
Fructose 7.38g 0.17g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 6%
Iron 0.72mg 1.22mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 5%
Copper 0.026mg 0.063mg 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4%
Calories 88kcal 153kcal 3%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.174mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 22mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 131mg 1%
Carbs 17.03g 18.12g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 15.02g N/A
Calcium 27mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.