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Chili pepper vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chili pepper and tamale?

  • Chili pepper is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and copper, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 158% higher.
  • Chili pepper is lower in sodium.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than chili pepper (45).

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.1%
Contains more IronIron +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +469.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.174mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Tamale
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8352.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.205mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Tamale
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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 WaterWater +29.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1290.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.7%
Contains more OtherOther +60.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
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 -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11312.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 1.7mg 158%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.143mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Sodium 9mg 427mg 18%
Vitamin K 14µg 12%
Saturated fat 0.042g 2.396g 11%
Zinc 0.26mg 1.48mg 11%
Selenium 0.5µg 6µg 10%
Fats 0.44g 6.12g 9%
Protein 1.87g 6.28g 9%
Phosphorus 43mg 99mg 8%
Copper 0.129mg 0.063mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 2.739g 7%
Calories 40kcal 153kcal 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Potassium 322mg 131mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 3.1g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0mg 5%
Carbs 8.81g 18.12g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.688g 3%
Folate 23µg 15µg 2%
Choline 10.9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 1.59mg 2%
Iron 1.03mg 1.22mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 29mg 2%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.174mg 1%
Net carbs 7.31g 15.02g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 5.3g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.205mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
58%
Chili pepper
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.