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Tamale vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamale and Bell pepper

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 87% more than Tamale.
  • Bell pepper contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Peppers, sweet, green, 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.
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +258.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +395%
Contains more Zinc +1038.5%
Contains more Manganese +42.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.066
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 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +258.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +395%
Contains more Zinc +1038.5%
Contains more Manganese +42.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4629.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
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 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4629.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +630.2%
Contains more Fats +3500%
Contains more Carbs +290.5%
Contains more Other +213.6%
Contains more Water +37.9%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +630.2%
Contains more Fats +3500%
Contains more Carbs +290.5%
Contains more Other +213.6%
Contains more Water +37.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1009.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1009.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +263.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +452.4%
Contains more Fructose +558.8%
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
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +263.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +452.4%
Contains more Fructose +558.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Bell pepper
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 Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 2.94g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 0.86g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.17g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 4.64g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 20kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g 0g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 0.99g 2.4g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 10mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.34mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 10mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 20mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 427mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 1.48mg 0.13mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.174mg 0.122mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 1.7mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.028mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.48mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.099mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 15µg 10µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.012mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.036mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.024mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.036mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.039mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.007mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.092mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.036mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.01mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.008g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.062g 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 Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.338g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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