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Tamale vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamale and Kumquat?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 47% higher.
  • Kumquat is lower in Sodium.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Kumquats, 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
6
:
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%
Contains more Zinc +770.6%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +113.8%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +50.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%
Contains more Zinc +770.6%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +113.8%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +50.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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
4
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208
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 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
4
:
Contains more Protein +234%
Contains more Fats +611.6%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Other +170.6%
Contains more Water +18.7%
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% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +234%
Contains more Fats +611.6%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Other +170.6%
Contains more Water +18.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1678.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1678.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Kumquat
Rich in minerals 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 9.4g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 1.88g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.86g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 15.9g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 71kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 9.36g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 29mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 1.22mg 0.86mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 19mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 186mg Kumquat
Sodium 427mg 10mg Kumquat
Zinc 1.48mg 0.17mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.174mg 0.135mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 1.7mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.037mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.429mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.036mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 17µg Kumquat
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 Kumquat
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.103g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.154g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.171g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Kumquat
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
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
14%
Kumquat

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 contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.