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Tamale vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamale and Papadum?

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Papadum is higher in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Copper is 104% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tamale is lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Papad 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
1
:
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Calcium +393.1%
Contains more Iron +539.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +663.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.7%
Contains more Copper +1484.1%
Contains more Manganese +797.7%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%
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 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Calcium +393.1%
Contains more Iron +539.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +663.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.7%
Contains more Copper +1484.1%
Contains more Manganese +797.7%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%

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.
Tamale
3
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.3%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.472
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 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.3%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.472

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
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Contains more Fats +88.3%
Contains more Water +1851.3%
Contains more Protein +307%
Contains more Carbs +230.4%
Contains more Other +467.4%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more Fats +88.3%
Contains more Water +1851.3%
Contains more Protein +307%
Contains more Carbs +230.4%
Contains more Other +467.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +414.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.9%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +414.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Papadum Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 41.27g Papadum
Protein 6.28g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 6.12g 3.25g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 59.87g Papadum
Calories 153kcal 371kcal Papadum
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0g Papadum
Fiber 3.1g 18.6g Papadum
Calcium 29mg 143mg Papadum
Iron 1.22mg 7.8mg Papadum
Magnesium 22mg 271mg Papadum
Phosphorus 99mg 385mg Papadum
Potassium 131mg 1000mg Papadum
Sodium 427mg 1745mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 3.4mg Papadum
Copper 0.063mg 0.998mg Papadum
Manganese 0.174mg 1.562mg Papadum
Selenium 6µg 8.3µg Papadum
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Papadum
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.277mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.472mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.285mg Papadum
Folate 15µg 219µg Papadum
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.239mg 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 0.271mg 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 0.568mg 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 0.427mg 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.15mg 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 0.318mg 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.196mg 0.715mg Papadum
Cholesterol 17mg 4mg Papadum
Saturated Fat 2.396g 1.084g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.532g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.148g Papadum
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Papadum
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
37%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1318mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum 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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.