True morels vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between true morels and tamale?
- True morels are higher in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium, yet tamale is higher in selenium.
- True morels' daily need coverage for iron is 137% more.
- True morels have 10 times more copper than tamale. While true morels have 0.625mg of copper, tamale has only 0.063mg.
- The amount of sodium in true morels is lower.
- The glycemic index of true morels is lower.
We used Mushrooms, morel, raw and Tamales (Navajo) types 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 CalciumCalcium | +48.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +898.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +892.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +973.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +255.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5167.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.6 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
12.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.21 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +185.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 12.18mg | 1.22mg | 137% |
| Copper | 0.625mg | 0.063mg | 62% |
| Vitamin D | 5.1µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 206IU | 26% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Manganese | 0.587mg | 0.174mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 427mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 99mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.065g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 131mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 3.12g | 6.28g | 6% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.205mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 1.48mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.252mg | 1.59mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 5.1g | 18.12g | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 0.688g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.069mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.3g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | 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
19%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.