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Poi vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Poi and Tamale?

  • Poi is richer in Vitamin E, Copper, and Vitamin B6, while Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Fiber, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Poi is lower in Sodium.

We used Poi 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.
Poi
Poi
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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 +39.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +38.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +572.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +757.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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.
Poi
Poi
9
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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Tamale
3
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 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
2
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Tamale
3
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 CarbsCarbs +50.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1552.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4271.4%
Contains more OtherOther +126.2%
~equal in Water ~68.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
1
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Tamale
2
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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1086.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Tamale Opinion
Calories 112kcal 153kcal Tamale
Protein 0.38g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.14g 6.12g Tamale
Vitamin C 4mg 1.7mg Poi
Net carbs 26.83g 15.02g Poi
Carbs 27.23g 18.12g Poi
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Poi
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Poi
Calcium 16mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 183mg 131mg Poi
Iron 0.88mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 0.39g 0.99g Poi
Fiber 0.4g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.166mg 0.063mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 39mg 99mg Tamale
Sodium 12mg 427mg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU Poi
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 0.174mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.05mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.205mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.143mg Poi
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
Folate 21µg 15µg Poi
Choline 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.029g 2.396g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.688g Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
18%
Poi
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poi
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.