Semolina vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between semolina and tamale
- Semolina has more manganese, selenium, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, tamale is higher in vitamin B12.
- Semolina covers your daily need for manganese, 37% more than tamale.
- Semolina has 5 times more copper than tamale. While semolina has 0.284mg of copper, tamale has only 0.063mg.
- Semolina has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of tamale is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +350.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +494.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +231.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +348% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +227.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.174mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 6µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.063mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.143mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 12.27g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 1.59mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 18.12g | 21% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 427mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.05mg | 15% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 153kcal | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 2.396g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.205mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Fats | 1.03g | 6.12g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 2.739g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 1.22mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.1g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 6.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.688g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +346.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +494.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +590.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +961.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +456.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +90.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +90.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +750% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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