Tamale vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamale and amaranth different?
- Tamale is higher in vitamin B3 and zinc; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 30% higher.
- Tamale contains 71 times more sodium than amaranth. While tamale contains 427mg of sodium, amaranth contains only 6mg.
- Tamale has a lower glycemic index (82) than amaranth (97).
Tamales (Navajo) and Amaranth grain, cooked 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 ZincZinc | +72.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +195.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +390.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +576.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +287.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
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Carbs
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +32.3% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.854mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 427mg | 6mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 2.1mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.149mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.235mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 148mg | 7% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 1.58g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.86mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 3.8g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 16.23g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 6µg | 5.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 18.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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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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 glycemic index?
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals