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Tamale vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tamale and black pepper?

  • Tamale is higher in vitamin B12, yet black pepper is higher in manganese, copper, iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for manganese is 547% more.
  • The amount of sodium in black pepper is lower.
  • The glycemic index of black pepper is lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Spices, pepper, black types 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
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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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +677.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1427.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +914.5%
Contains more IronIron +695.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2011.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7229.3%

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 0% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.7%
Contains more WaterWater +446.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.9%
Contains more OtherOther +620.3%

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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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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
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1900%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +14.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +35.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Black pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 0.174mg 12.753mg 547%
Copper 0.063mg 1.33mg 141%
Vitamin K 163.7µg 136%
Iron 1.22mg 9.71mg 106%
Fiber 3.1g 25.3g 89%
Calcium 29mg 443mg 41%
Magnesium 22mg 171mg 35%
Potassium 131mg 1329mg 35%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.399mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Sodium 427mg 20mg 18%
Carbs 18.12g 63.95g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.291mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.18mg 8%
Protein 6.28g 10.39g 8%
Phosphorus 99mg 158mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.04mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.396g 1.392g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.739g 5%
Calories 153kcal 251kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.108mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Fats 6.12g 3.26g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.143mg 3%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.19mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Selenium 6µg 4.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.998g 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Folate 15µg 17µg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 38.65g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.152g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Black pepper
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
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.