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Sun-dried tomato vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sun-dried tomato and tamale

  • Sun-dried tomato has more vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, tamale is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need for vitamin C, 111% more than tamale.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +268.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1094.7%
Contains more IronIron +119.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +650.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
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 +5888.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 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 FatsFats +130.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +168.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 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 -21%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +216.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin C 101.8mg 1.7mg 111%
Copper 0.473mg 0.063mg 46%
Potassium 1565mg 131mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.08mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Iron 2.68mg 1.22mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 2.739g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.143mg 14%
Magnesium 81mg 22mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 1.59mg 13%
Manganese 0.466mg 0.174mg 13%
Fats 14.08g 6.12g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.05mg 12%
Fiber 5.8g 3.1g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.688g 9%
Sodium 266mg 427mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.48mg 6%
Phosphorus 139mg 99mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Selenium 3µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.205mg 5%
Calories 213kcal 153kcal 3%
Protein 5.06g 6.28g 2%
Calcium 47mg 29mg 2%
Folate 23µg 15µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.893g 2.396g 2%
Carbs 23.33g 18.12g 2%
Net carbs 17.53g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 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
Sun-dried tomato 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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.