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Tamale vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamale and ladyfinger

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin B12 in ladyfinger is higher than in tamale.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily cholesterol needs 68% more than tamale.
  • Ladyfinger has 3 times less sodium than tamale. Tamale has 427mg of sodium, while ladyfinger has 147mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.1%
Contains more IronIron +193.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.9%

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
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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 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 0% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +413.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +249.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.8%
Contains more FatsFats +48.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 17mg 221mg 68%
Iron 1.22mg 3.58mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.428mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.284mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.116mg 18%
Folate 15µg 77µg 16%
Carbs 18.12g 59.7g 14%
Sodium 427mg 147mg 12%
Phosphorus 99mg 173mg 11%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Calories 153kcal 363kcal 11%
Protein 6.28g 10.6g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.75µg 9%
Fiber 3.1g 1g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.423g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Fats 6.12g 9.1g 5%
Copper 0.063mg 0.095mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 3.745g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.104mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.396g 3.022g 3%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.14mg 3%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.24mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.122mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 47mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 113mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.248mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g N/A
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 Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.626g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.