Hot sauce vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot sauce and tamale
- Hot sauce is higher in vitamin C, yet tamale is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Hot sauce covers your daily sodium needs 96% more than tamale.
- Hot sauce contains 44 times more vitamin C than tamale. While hot sauce contains 74.8mg of vitamin C, tamale contains only 1.7mg.
- The amount of sodium in tamale is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot 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 | +340% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +262.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +154.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1245.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +255.1% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +526% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +435.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1131.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1554.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +935.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9030% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +251% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2643mg | 427mg | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 74.8mg | 1.7mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 99mg | 13% |
| Protein | 0.51g | 6.28g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 3.1g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 1.22mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 1.59mg | 8% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 153kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.174mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 1.75g | 18.12g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.196g | 0.688g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.45g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Potassium | 144mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.26g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.027mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 2216mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.