Tamale vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tamale and carrots
- Tamale has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus, while carrots have more vitamin A and potassium.
- Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 334% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in carrots is lower.
- Carrots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrots is 39, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Carrots, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +306.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +575.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2450% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19464.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +488% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +758% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +797.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +181% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +223.5% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 69mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Protein | 6.28g | 0.93g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.24mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.037g | 11% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.24g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 35mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.014g | 7% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 41kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 320mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 5.9mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 1.43g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.117g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.983mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 9.58g | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.273mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Calcium | 29mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.55g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins