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Tamale vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamale and Hummus

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, yet Hummus is higher in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Hummus covers your daily Copper needs 52% more than Tamale.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Hummus, commercial.

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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
1
:
9
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Selenium +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +31%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +736.5%
Contains more Manganese +344.3%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Hummus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Selenium +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +31%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +736.5%
Contains more Manganese +344.3%

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
Tamale
6
:
5
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more Folate +453.3%
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%
Hummus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more Folate +453.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +56.9%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Equal in Water - 66.59
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
Hummus
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +56.9%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Equal in Water - 66.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
0
:
3
Hummus
Hummus
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.1%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Hummus
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Hummus
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 8.29g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 6.12g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 18.12g 14.29g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 166kcal Hummus
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Hummus
Fiber 3.1g 6g Hummus
Calcium 29mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 1.22mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 22mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 99mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 131mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 427mg 379mg Hummus
Zinc 1.48mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.063mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.174mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 6µg 2.6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.064mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.582mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.132mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 15µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
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 Hummus
Saturated Fat 2.396g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.613g Hummus
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 Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.