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Tamale vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Apricot different?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B6, while Apricot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Tamale covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 23% more than Apricot.
  • Tamale contains 427 times more Sodium than Apricot. Tamale contains 427mg of Sodium, while Apricot contains 1mg.

Tamales (Navajo) and Apricots, raw types were 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.
Tamale
7
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Contains more Calcium +123.1%
Contains more Iron +212.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.4%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Manganese +126%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Calcium +123.1%
Contains more Iron +212.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.4%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Manganese +126%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +23.8%

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.
Tamale
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
4
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Contains more Protein +348.6%
Contains more Fats +1469.2%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Other +86.5%
Contains more Water +26.8%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +348.6%
Contains more Fats +1469.2%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Other +86.5%
Contains more Water +26.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1511.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1511.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
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Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +266.7%
Contains more Sucrose +1367.5%
Contains more Glucose +1028.6%
Contains more Fructose +452.9%
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +266.7%
Contains more Sucrose +1367.5%
Contains more Glucose +1028.6%
Contains more Fructose +452.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 9.12g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 1.4g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.39g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 11.12g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 48kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 0.99g 9.24g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 2g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 13mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.39mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 10mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 23mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 259mg Apricot
Sodium 427mg 1mg Apricot
Zinc 1.48mg 0.2mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.078mg Apricot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.077mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0.1µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0mg 0.89mg Apricot
Vitamin C 1.7mg 10mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.03mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.04mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.6mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.24mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.054mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 9µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 3.3µg Apricot
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.015mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.047mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.041mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.077mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.097mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.006mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.052mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.047mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.027mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.027g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.17g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.077g 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
Tamale Apricot
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
16%
Tamale
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.