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Tamale vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamale and pea soup?

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron, while pea soup is higher in copper.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than pea soup (66).

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water types in this comparison.

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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 11% 3.6% 6.3% 27% 49% 17% 20% 44% 32% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more IronIron +67.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.8%

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 2% 1% 1.8% 0% 10% 5.8% 8.7% 2.9% 4.6% 0% 0.5% 0.75% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 10% 85%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 1.09 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.3%
Contains more FatsFats +461.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.4%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%
~equal in Other ~1.28g

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
50% 36% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.524 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.372 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.142 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +636.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +384.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Pea soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.02mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.524g 9%
Copper 0.063mg 0.146mg 9%
Fats 6.12g 1.09g 8%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.64mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.462mg 7%
Phosphorus 99mg 47mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.372g 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Protein 6.28g 3.2g 6%
Iron 1.22mg 0.73mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Fiber 3.1g 1.9g 5%
Calories 153kcal 61kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.142g 4%
Sodium 427mg 336mg 4%
Folate 15µg 1µg 4%
Selenium 6µg 3.6µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.025mg 4%
Carbs 18.12g 9.88g 3%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.245mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.049mg 3%
Potassium 131mg 71mg 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 12mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 7.98g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 3.19g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 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 Pea soup
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
3%
Pea soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
23%
Pea soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea soup
Pea soup contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.872g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pea soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174561/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.