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Tamale vs. Juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tamale and juice?

  • Tamale is higher in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and zinc, yet juice is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin C.
  • Juice's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 28% more.
  • The amount of sodium in juice is lower.
  • The glycemic index of juice is lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Beverages, Orange juice drink types in this article.

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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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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%
Juice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 3.7% 4.1% 6% 0.55% 1.7% 0.26% 0.91% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.9%
Contains more IronIron +1009.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +7300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2375%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2385.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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
3
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%
Juice
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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 50% 0.67% 0.4% 0% 95% 99% 94% 3.6% 115% 0% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Juice
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13% 86%
Protein: 0.2 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 13.41 g
Water: 86.2 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3040%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +626.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%

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
Juice
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50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.01 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27290%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6780%
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 Juice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Juice DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.38mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.5mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.43mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 5mg 21%
Sodium 427mg 2mg 18%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 15mg 15%
Phosphorus 99mg 4mg 14%
Iron 1.22mg 0.11mg 14%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.02mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0.2g 12%
Protein 6.28g 0.2g 12%
Selenium 6µg 0µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0g 11%
Fats 6.12g 0g 9%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.007mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.01g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.01g 5%
Calories 153kcal 54kcal 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Copper 0.063mg 0.018mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.06mg 3%
Potassium 131mg 42mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 2mg 3%
Folate 15µg 4µg 3%
Carbs 18.12g 13.41g 2%
Net carbs 15.02g 13.21g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 9.36g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Juice
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
35%
Juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
2%
Juice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Juice
Juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Juice
Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Juice
Juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Juice
Juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Juice
Juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169044/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.