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Tamale vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamale and chili pepper?

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus, while chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and copper.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 158% higher.
  • Chili pepper is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than chili pepper (45).

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw 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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.1%
Contains more IronIron +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +469.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.187mg

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
2
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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8352.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.086mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.201mg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1290.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.7%
Contains more OtherOther +60.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29.3%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11312.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.7mg 143.7mg 158%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.506mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Sodium 427mg 9mg 18%
Vitamin K 14µg 12%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.042g 11%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.26mg 11%
Selenium 6µg 0.5µg 10%
Fats 6.12g 0.44g 9%
Protein 6.28g 1.87g 9%
Phosphorus 99mg 43mg 8%
Copper 0.063mg 0.129mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.024g 7%
Calories 153kcal 40kcal 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 131mg 322mg 6%
Fiber 3.1g 1.5g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg 5%
Carbs 18.12g 8.81g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.239g 3%
Folate 15µg 23µg 2%
Choline 10.9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.244mg 2%
Iron 1.22mg 1.03mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 14mg 2%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.187mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 7.31g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 5.3g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.086mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.201mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.041mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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/170106/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.