Tamale vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamale and scallion different?
- Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while scallion is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than scallion.
- Tamale contains 75 times more saturated fat than scallion. Tamale contains 2.396g of saturated fat, while scallion contains 0.032g.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than scallion (32).
Tamales (Navajo) and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1005.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +326.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +243.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3121.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10044.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +829.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 18.8mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 16mg | 18% |
| Folate | 15µg | 64µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.032g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.39mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 0.6µg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 1.83g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 37mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.19g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.525mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.027g | 7% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 32kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.061mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 7.34g | 4% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 276mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.074g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
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.