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Tamale vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Coconut oil

  • Tamale is richer than Coconut oil in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut oil is 400% higher.
  • Coconut oil contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Oil, coconut.

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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 +2800%
Contains more Iron +2340%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +7300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Iron +2340%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +7300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +226900%
Contains more Other +51.6%
Contains more Fats +1518.6%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +226900%
Contains more Other +51.6%
Contains more Fats +1518.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Coconut oil Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 0g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 0g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 99.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 18.12g 0g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 892kcal Coconut oil
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0g Coconut oil
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 1mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.05mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 0mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 0mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 0mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 0mg Coconut oil
Zinc 1.48mg 0.02mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Coconut oil
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 0.6µg Coconut oil
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0.028g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 82.475g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 6.332g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.702g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.019g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Coconut oil
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
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 80.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)

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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.