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Ravioli vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ravioli and Tamale?

  • Ravioli is richer in Copper, and Vitamin E , while Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 21% higher.
  • Ravioli is lower in Sodium.

We used Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned 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.
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Tamale
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.174
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 28% 11% 22% 21% 40% 10% 48% 23% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.174

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 17% 0% 0% 19% 19% 20% 17% 24% 15% 4% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Contains more Protein +153.2%
Contains more Fats +322.1%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Equal in Other - 1.38
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 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 Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Contains more Protein +153.2%
Contains more Fats +322.1%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278%
55% 32% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.182 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ravioli Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 12.34g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 2.48g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 1.45g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 13.64g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 77kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 3.72g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.3g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 33mg 29mg Ravioli
Iron 0.74mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 50mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 232mg 131mg Ravioli
Sodium 306mg 427mg Ravioli
Zinc 0.36mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.142mg 0.063mg Ravioli
Manganese 0.176mg 0.174mg Ravioli
Selenium 3.5µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 207IU 0IU Ravioli
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Ravioli
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0mg Ravioli
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.05mg Ravioli
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.08mg
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.205mg Ravioli
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 20µg 15µg Ravioli
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 2.3µg Ravioli
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
Cholesterol 3mg 17mg Ravioli
Saturated Fat 0.723g 2.396g Ravioli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.418g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.182g 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ravioli 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
13%
Ravioli
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ravioli
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ravioli
Ravioli contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.