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Cassava vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cassava and Tamale

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, and Manganese, while Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Tamale contains 12 times less Vitamin C than Cassava. Cassava contains 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Tamale contains 1.7mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cassava is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw 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.
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Tamale
Contains more Potassium +106.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +120.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Selenium +757.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Potassium +106.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +120.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Selenium +757.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains more Carbs +110%
Contains more Protein +361.8%
Contains more Fats +2085.7%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Other +122.6%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 +110%
Contains more Protein +361.8%
Contains more Fats +2085.7%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Other +122.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3552%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1333.3%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3552%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1333.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 15.02g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.28g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 38.06g 18.12g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 153kcal Cassava
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 1.7g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 16mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 0.27mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 27mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 271mg 131mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 427mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.1mg 0.063mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.174mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 1.7mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.05mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 27µg 15µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.028mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.039mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.044mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.011mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.035mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.02mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 2.396g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 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
Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.322g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.