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Tamale vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamale and Guava?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Selenium, while Guava is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 252% higher.
  • Guava is lower in Sodium.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Guavas, common, 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.
Tamale
Tamale
6
:
3
Guava
Guava
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Zinc +543.5%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +218.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +265.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Zinc +543.5%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +218.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +265.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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
4
:
8
Guava
Guava
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +13329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
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%
Guava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +13329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Folate +226.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
3
:
1
Guava
Guava
Contains more Protein +146.3%
Contains more Fats +544.2%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Equal in Other - 1.38
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
Guava
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +146.3%
Contains more Fats +544.2%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
1
Guava
Guava
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3048.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3048.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Guava Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 8.92g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 2.55g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.95g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 14.32g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 68kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 8.92g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 5.4g Guava
Calcium 29mg 18mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.26mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Phosphorus 99mg 40mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 417mg Guava
Sodium 427mg 2mg Guava
Zinc 1.48mg 0.23mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.23mg Guava
Manganese 0.174mg 0.15mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0.6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 624IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Guava
Vitamin E 0mg 0.73mg Guava
Vitamin C 1.7mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.04mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.084mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.11mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 49µg Guava
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 2.6µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.022mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.096mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.093mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.171mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.072mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.016mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.006mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.087mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.022mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Guava
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.272g Guava
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.087g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.401g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Guava
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
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava 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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.