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Tamale vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamale and jerusalem artichoke

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and fiber; however, jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron, vitamin B1, potassium, and copper.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need for iron, 27% more than tamale.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +757.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +227.5%
Contains more IronIron +178.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +214%
Contains more FatsFats +61100%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more OtherOther +84.1%
~equal in Carbs ~17.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68375%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68700%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Iron 1.22mg 3.4mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Sodium 427mg 4mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg 13%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.12mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0g 11%
Selenium 6µg 0.7µg 10%
Potassium 131mg 429mg 9%
Copper 0.063mg 0.14mg 9%
Fats 6.12g 0.01g 9%
Protein 6.28g 2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.004g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g 6%
Choline 30mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.001g 5%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.077mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.397mg 4%
Calories 153kcal 73kcal 4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 4mg 3%
Phosphorus 99mg 78mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.3mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 14mg 2%
Folate 15µg 13µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Carbs 18.12g 17.44g 0%
Net carbs 15.02g 15.84g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 9.6g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Jerusalem artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Tamale
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.