Tamale vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tamale and basil
- Tamale has more vitamin B12, while basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and folate.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 106% higher.
- The amount of sodium in basil is lower.
- Basil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Basil, fresh.
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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 | +82.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1900% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +510.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +159.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +511.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +559.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +958.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +353.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +856.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +583.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +35.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3012.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +950% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +750% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
Manganese | 0.174mg | 1.148mg | 42% |
Copper | 0.063mg | 0.385mg | 36% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
Iron | 1.22mg | 3.17mg | 24% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 18mg | 18% |
Sodium | 427mg | 4mg | 18% |
Calcium | 29mg | 177mg | 15% |
Folate | 15µg | 68µg | 13% |
Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.041g | 11% |
Selenium | 6µg | 0.3µg | 10% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 64mg | 10% |
Fats | 6.12g | 0.64g | 8% |
Calories | 153kcal | 23kcal | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.088g | 7% |
Phosphorus | 99mg | 56mg | 6% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 1.6g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
Protein | 6.28g | 3.15g | 6% |
Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.81mg | 6% |
Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
Potassium | 131mg | 295mg | 5% |
Carbs | 18.12g | 2.65g | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.902mg | 4% |
Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.389g | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 15.02g | 1.05g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.99g | 0.3g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.318mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0.02g | 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
15%

104%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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57%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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.