Tamale vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tamale and plums?
- Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while plums are higher in vitamin C.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than plums (53).
We used Tamales (Navajo) and Plums, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +214.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +383.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +617.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +518.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +234.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +393.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +797.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2085.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1944% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1463.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +175% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +292.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2314.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1705.9% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in price |
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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 B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.17mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 0.7g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.017g | 11% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.28g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 9.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.029mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.4g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.134g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.417mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.052mg | 5% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 46kcal | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6.4µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.044g | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 3.07g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 11.42g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 157mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 9.92g | N/A |
| Choline | 1.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 8.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.