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Tamale vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamale and millet raw different?

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, while millet raw is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need for copper, 76% more than tamale.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than millet raw (71).

Tamales (Navajo) and Millet, raw types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +262.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +418.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.9%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1090.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +837.9%

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% 0% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +742%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more FatsFats +45%
Contains more WaterWater +685.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302%
Contains more OtherOther +134.8%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +254.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Millet raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.063mg 0.75mg 76%
Manganese 0.174mg 1.632mg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.421mg 31%
Phosphorus 99mg 285mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Magnesium 22mg 114mg 22%
Iron 1.22mg 3.01mg 22%
Fiber 3.1g 8.5g 22%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 4.72mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.384mg 19%
Folate 15µg 85µg 18%
Carbs 18.12g 72.85g 18%
Sodium 427mg 5mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.29mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.848mg 13%
Calories 153kcal 378kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 2.134g 10%
Protein 6.28g 11.02g 9%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.723g 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Selenium 6µg 2.7µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.773g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Fats 6.12g 4.22g 3%
Calcium 29mg 8mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 195mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.68mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 64.35g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.236mg 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 Millet raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.