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Tamale vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Parsley

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Parsley is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsley is 146% higher.
  • Parsley contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Parsley, fresh.

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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
4
:
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.3%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Contains more Calcium +375.9%
Contains more Iron +408.2%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +322.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.16
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 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.3%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Contains more Calcium +375.9%
Contains more Iron +408.2%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +322.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.16

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +913.3%
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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +913.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
:
Contains more Protein +111.4%
Contains more Fats +674.7%
Contains more Carbs +186.3%
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Other +59.4%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +111.4%
Contains more Fats +674.7%
Contains more Carbs +186.3%
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Other +59.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 3.03g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 2.97g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.79g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 6.33g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 36kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0.85g Parsley
Fiber 3.1g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 29mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 1.22mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 22mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 99mg 58mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 427mg 56mg Parsley
Zinc 1.48mg 1.07mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.174mg 0.16mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0.1µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0mg 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 1.7mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.086mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.313mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.09mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.045mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.122mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.118mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.204mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.181mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.042mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.145mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.172mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.061mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.132g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.295g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.124g Tamale
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 Parsley
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
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley 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.

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.