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Peanut vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Tamale

  • Peanut is richer than Tamale in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 120% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
Peanut
10
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0
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +217.2%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +663.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.8%
Contains more Potassium +438.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +120.9%
Contains more Copper +1715.9%
Contains more Manganese +1011.5%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +217.2%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +663.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.8%
Contains more Potassium +438.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +120.9%
Contains more Copper +1715.9%
Contains more Manganese +1011.5%
Contains more Selenium +20%

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.
Peanut
9
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2
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +658.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.4%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +658.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.4%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
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2
Tamale
Contains more Protein +310.8%
Contains more Fats +704.6%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +947.7%
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +310.8%
Contains more Fats +704.6%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +947.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
:
1
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +791.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2161.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +791.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2161.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 25.8g 6.28g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 6.12g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 567kcal 153kcal Peanut
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 4.72g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 8.5g 3.1g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 29mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1.22mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 22mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 99mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 131mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 427mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 1.48mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.063mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.174mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 6µg Peanut
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.05mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.08mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 1.59mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.205mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.143mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 15µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.052mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.239mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.271mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.568mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.427mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.15mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.275mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.318mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.196mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 2.739g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.688g Peanut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
79%
Peanut
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.883g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.