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Tamale vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamale and Cauliflower

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 52% more.
  • Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Cauliflower, 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 +31.8%
Contains more Iron +190.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Zinc +448.1%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +128.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +31.8%
Contains more Iron +190.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Zinc +448.1%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +128.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +280%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +280%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +227.1%
Contains more Fats +2085.7%
Contains more Carbs +264.6%
Contains more Other +81.6%
Contains more Water +35.2%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +227.1%
Contains more Fats +2085.7%
Contains more Carbs +264.6%
Contains more Other +81.6%
Contains more Water +35.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7955.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7955.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +347.6%
Contains more Fructose +470.6%
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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +347.6%
Contains more Fructose +470.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 2.97g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 1.92g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.28g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 4.97g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 25kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0.99g 1.91g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 2g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 22mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.42mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 44mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 427mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 1.48mg 0.27mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.039mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.155mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0.6µg Tamale
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 1.7mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.06mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.507mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 15µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.02mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.076mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.071mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.106mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.217mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.02mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.065mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.125mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.056mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.034g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.031g Tamale
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.015g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.266g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.