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Tamale vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamale and Fenugreek?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, while Fenugreek is higher in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 404% higher.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Spices, fenugreek seed 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.
Tamale
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Contains more Calcium +506.9%
Contains more Iron +2648.4%
Contains more Magnesium +768.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +487.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +1661.9%
Contains more Manganese +605.7%
Equal in Selenium - 6.3
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 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +506.9%
Contains more Iron +2648.4%
Contains more Magnesium +768.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +487.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +1661.9%
Contains more Manganese +605.7%
Equal in Selenium - 6.3

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +280%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.64
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 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +280%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +670.4%
Contains more Protein +266.2%
Contains more Carbs +222%
Contains more Other +146.4%
Equal in Fats - 6.41
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +670.4%
Contains more Protein +266.2%
Contains more Carbs +222%
Contains more Other +146.4%
Equal in Fats - 6.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 6.28g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 6.12g 6.41g Fenugreek
Carbs 18.12g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 153kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Fenugreek
Fiber 3.1g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 29mg 176mg Fenugreek
Iron 1.22mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 22mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 99mg 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 131mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 427mg 67mg Fenugreek
Zinc 1.48mg 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 0.063mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 0.174mg 1.228mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 15µg 57µg Fenugreek
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.239mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.271mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0.568mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.427mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.15mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.318mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.196mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 2.396g 1.46g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 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 Fenugreek
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
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek 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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.