Pilaf vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pilaf and tamale different?
- Pilaf is higher in folate, selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and copper; however, tamale is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pilaf is 49% higher.
- Pilaf contains 12 times more vitamin B1 than tamale. While pilaf contains 0.603mg of vitamin B1, tamale contains only 0.05mg.
- Tamale has less sodium.
- Pilaf has a lower glycemic index (60) than tamale (82).
Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +186.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +406.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +440% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1313.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +321.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +346.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +747% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +634.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +480.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +413.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +33.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +110% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Folate | 212µg | 15µg | 49% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 6µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.05mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 427mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.174mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 1.59mg | 28% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 12.27g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0.54µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.143mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 18.12g | 19% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.22mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.063mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.205mg | 10% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 153kcal | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 2.396g | 9% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 6.28g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 6.12g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 2.739g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 1.7mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.688g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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 - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)