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Chives vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chives and Tamale

  • Chives have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, and Manganese, however, Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Chives covers your daily need of Vitamin C 63% more than Tamale.
  • Chives have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chives, 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.
Chives
Chives
7
:
3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +217.2%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +126%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +149.2%
Contains more Manganese +114.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +217.2%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +126%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +149.2%
Contains more Manganese +114.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%

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.
Chives
Chives
9
:
3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Tamale
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 +3317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
1
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Water +33.1%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Fats +738.4%
Contains more Carbs +316.6%
Contains more Other +38%
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Tamale
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 Water +33.1%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Fats +738.4%
Contains more Carbs +316.6%
Contains more Other +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
1
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2783.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.7%
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2783.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 3.27g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.73g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 4.35g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 30kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 1.85g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 2.5g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 92mg 29mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 1.22mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 296mg 131mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 427mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.157mg 0.063mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.174mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 4353IU 0IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 0µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 1.7mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.05mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.08mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.205mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 105µg 15µg Chives
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.128mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.195mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.163mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.036mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.145mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.057mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 2.396g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 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
Chives 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
98%
Chives
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.