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Tamale vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamale and Chili Pepper?

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Chili Pepper are higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 268% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chili Pepper are lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Zinc +393.3%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +176.2%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Zinc +393.3%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +176.2%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.2

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Folate +53.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +214%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +91.5%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Water +28.8%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +214%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +91.5%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Water +28.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Chili Pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price 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 Chili Pepper Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 7.96g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 2g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.2g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 9.46g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 40kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 5.1g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.5g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 18mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 1.2mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Chili Pepper
Phosphorus 99mg 46mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 340mg Chili Pepper
Sodium 427mg 7mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 1.48mg 0.3mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.174mg Chili Pepper
Manganese 0.174mg 0.237mg Chili Pepper
Selenium 6µg 0.5µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 1179IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 59µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 1.7mg 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.95mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.061mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.278mg Chili Pepper
Folate 15µg 23µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 14.3µg Chili Pepper
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.026mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.074mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.065mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.105mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.089mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.024mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.062mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.084mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.041mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.021g Chili Pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.011g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.109g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Chili Pepper
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
90%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper 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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.