Tamale vs. Blackberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamale and blackberries different?
- Tamale is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, blackberries are richer in vitamin C, manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tamale is 23% higher.
- Tamale contains 427 times more sodium than blackberries. While tamale contains 427mg of sodium, blackberries contain only 1mg.
- Blackberries have a lower glycemic index (25) than tamale (82).
Tamales (Navajo) and Blackberries, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more IronIron | +96.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +179.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +161.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +271.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +376.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1135.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 21mg | 21% |
Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.646mg | 21% |
Sodium | 427mg | 1mg | 19% |
Vitamin K | 19.8µg | 17% | |
Phosphorus | 99mg | 22mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.063mg | 0.165mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.014g | 11% |
Selenium | 6µg | 0.4µg | 10% |
Protein | 6.28g | 1.39g | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.53mg | 9% |
Fats | 6.12g | 0.49g | 9% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 5.3g | 9% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.17mg | 8% |
Iron | 1.22mg | 0.62mg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.047g | 7% |
Calories | 153kcal | 43kcal | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.646mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
Starch | 12.27g | 0g | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
Folate | 15µg | 25µg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.28g | 3% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 2.4g | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
Carbs | 18.12g | 9.61g | 3% |
Choline | 8.5mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.276mg | 1% |
Potassium | 131mg | 162mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 15.02g | 4.31g | N/A |
Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
Calcium | 29mg | 29mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.99g | 4.88g | N/A |
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% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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:
1.39 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
9.61 g
Water:
88.15 g
Other:
0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +351.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1149% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +283.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
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
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.28 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5727.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
2.31 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +471.4% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +214.3% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1000% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +1311.8% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g