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Tamale vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Fennel

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Fennel is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tamale is 23% higher.
  • Tamale contains 27 times more Saturated Fat than Fennel. Tamale contains 2.396g of Saturated Fat, while Fennel contains 0.09g.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Fennel, bulb, 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
5
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5
Fennel
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Selenium +757.1%
Contains more Calcium +69%
Contains more Potassium +216%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Equal in Manganese - 0.191
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 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Selenium +757.1%
Contains more Calcium +69%
Contains more Potassium +216%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Equal in Manganese - 0.191

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
5
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7
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
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 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
4
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1
Fennel
Contains more Protein +406.5%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +148.2%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Water +32.5%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +406.5%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +148.2%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Water +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
:
1
Fennel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3927.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3927.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Fennel
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 Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 4.2g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 1.24g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.2g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 7.3g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 31kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 3.93g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 3.1g
Calcium 29mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 1.22mg 0.73mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 50mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 427mg 52mg Fennel
Zinc 1.48mg 0.2mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0.174mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 6µg 0.7µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 1.7mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.01mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.032mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.64mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.047mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
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 Fennel
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.09g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.068g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.169g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Fennel
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
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.