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Tamale vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamale and Currant

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Currant has more Vitamin C.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Currant is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Currants, red and white, 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.
Tamale
Tamale
5
:
5
Currant
Currant
Contains more Iron +22%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Zinc +543.5%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.186
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +22%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Zinc +543.5%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.186

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
Tamale
7
:
5
Currant
Currant
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.3%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2311.8%
Tamale
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%
Currant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.3%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2311.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
4
:
1
Currant
Currant
Contains more Protein +348.6%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +112.3%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +348.6%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +112.3%
Contains more Water +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
1
Currant
Currant
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9682.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Currant
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9682.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Currant
Currant
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +52.5%
Contains more Glucose +1433.3%
Contains more Fructose +1976.5%
Tamale
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
Currant
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +52.5%
Contains more Glucose +1433.3%
Contains more Fructose +1976.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Currant Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 9.5g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 1.4g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.2g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 13.8g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 56kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 3.53g Currant
Sugar 0.99g 7.37g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 29mg 33mg Currant
Iron 1.22mg 1mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 44mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 427mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 1.48mg 0.23mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.174mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 6µg 0.6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 1.7mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.1mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.064mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.07mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 8µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Currant
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.028g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.088g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.