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Tamale vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamale and artichoke

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc, yet artichoke is richer in copper, folate, vitamin C, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tamale is 23% higher.
  • Tamale contains 67 times more saturated fat than artichoke. Tamale contains 2.396g of saturated fat, while artichoke contains 0.036g.
  • Artichoke has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +202%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.28mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~90mg

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
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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%
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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +588.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +353.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92%
Contains more FatsFats +3980%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54680%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +975%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Artichoke DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Copper 0.063mg 0.231mg 19%
Sodium 427mg 94mg 14%
Folate 15µg 68µg 13%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 12%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.036g 11%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 11.7mg 11%
Selenium 6µg 0.2µg 11%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.49mg 9%
Fiber 3.1g 5.4g 9%
Magnesium 22mg 60mg 9%
Fats 6.12g 0.15g 9%
Potassium 131mg 370mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.005g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Protein 6.28g 3.27g 6%
Calories 153kcal 47kcal 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.256mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.064g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.338mg 3%
Carbs 18.12g 10.51g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.046mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.116mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Phosphorus 99mg 90mg 1%
Iron 1.22mg 1.28mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Artichoke
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
15%
Tamale
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.99 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.