Lime vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lime and tamale?
- Lime is richer in vitamin C, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Lime's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 30% higher.
- Lime is lower in saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than lime (32).
We used Limes, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1245.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +450% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2075% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 | +1611.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +695% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 29.1mg | 1.7mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 427mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 99mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.022g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 6.28g | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.54g | 18.12g | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 102mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.74g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.69g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +797.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2960% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +360% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14315.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1150.9% |
