Tamale vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamale and arborio rice
- Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, arborio rice is richer in folate, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Tamale covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 23% more than arborio rice.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +403.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +228% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +293.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3121.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +626.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.6% |
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Water
~68.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4622.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1276% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 59µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.051g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.164mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.19g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.357mg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 2.36g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.058g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.059mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.016mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 28.73g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.05g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 7.5µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.46mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 130kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.493mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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 cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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