Papadum vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between papadum and tamale?
- Papadum is higher in copper, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, and potassium, yet tamale is higher in vitamin B12.
- Papadum's daily need coverage for copper is 104% more.
- Papadum has 15 times more folate than tamale. While papadum has 219µg of folate, tamale has only 15µg.
- The amount of sodium in tamale is lower.
- The glycemic index of papadum is lower.
We used Papad 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1131.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +393.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +663.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +539.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1484.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +797.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
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 | +454% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +347.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1360% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +307% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +467.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1851.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +414.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.063mg | 104% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 1.22mg | 82% |
| Fiber | 18.6g | 3.1g | 62% |
| Manganese | 1.562mg | 0.174mg | 60% |
| Magnesium | 271mg | 22mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1745mg | 427mg | 57% |
| Folate | 219µg | 15µg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 385mg | 99mg | 41% |
| Protein | 25.56g | 6.28g | 39% |
| Potassium | 1000mg | 131mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 0.05mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.4mg | 1.48mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.917mg | 0.205mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 59.87g | 18.12g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.285mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 153kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 29mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.084g | 2.396g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.532g | 2.739g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 6.12g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.148g | 0.688g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.472mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 41.27g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.886mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.303mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.695mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.372mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.491mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.434mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.715mg | 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
34%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1318mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papadum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)