Miso vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are miso and tamale different?
- Miso is higher in copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, fiber, and phosphorus; however, tamale is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 144% higher.
- Miso contains 7 times more copper than tamale. While miso contains 0.42mg of copper, tamale contains only 0.063mg.
- Tamale has less sodium.
- Miso has a lower glycemic index (61) than tamale (82).
Miso and Tamales (Navajo) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +118.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +566.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +393.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +191.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +575% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +828.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.3% |
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Fats
~6.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +319.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +145% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3429.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0.22g
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Galactose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 3728mg | 427mg | 144% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.063mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.859mg | 0.174mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.54µg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.49mg | 1.22mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.884g | 0.688g | 15% |
| Protein | 12.79g | 6.28g | 13% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.08mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.56mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 3.1g | 9% |
| Fructose | 6g | 0.17g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.025g | 2.396g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.906mg | 1.59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.118g | 2.739g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 153kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 25.37g | 18.12g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Fats | 6.01g | 6.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.97g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.479mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.508mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.82mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.478mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.486mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.243mg | 0.196mg | 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 - 5.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 3301mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins