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Tamale vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamale and Raisin

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Raisin is higher in Copper, Potassium, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Raisin covers your daily Copper needs 28% more than Tamale.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Raisin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Raisins, seedless.

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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
2
:
8
Raisin
Contains more Zinc +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +72.4%
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +404.8%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
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 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Contains more Zinc +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +72.4%
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +404.8%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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
4
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7
Raisin
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
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 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
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2
Raisin
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Fats +1230.4%
Contains more Water +341.3%
Contains more Carbs +337%
Contains more Other +34.8%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Fats +1230.4%
Contains more Water +341.3%
Contains more Carbs +337%
Contains more Other +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
:
1
Raisin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5270.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1759.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5270.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1759.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
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3
Raisin
Contains more Starch +354.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12.5%
Contains more Glucose +13114.3%
Contains more Fructose +17358.8%
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +354.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12.5%
Contains more Glucose +13114.3%
Contains more Fructose +17358.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Raisin Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 75.48g Raisin
Protein 6.28g 3.07g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.46g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 79.18g Raisin
Calories 153kcal 299kcal Raisin
Starch 12.27g 2.7g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 0.99g 59.19g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 3.7g Raisin
Calcium 29mg 50mg Raisin
Iron 1.22mg 1.88mg Raisin
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Raisin
Phosphorus 99mg 101mg Raisin
Potassium 131mg 749mg Raisin
Sodium 427mg 11mg Raisin
Zinc 1.48mg 0.22mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.318mg Raisin
Manganese 0.174mg 0.299mg Raisin
Selenium 6µg 0.6µg Tamale
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Raisin
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.3mg Raisin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.106mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.125mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.766mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.095mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.174mg Raisin
Folate 15µg 5µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 3.5µg Raisin
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.05mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.077mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.057mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.096mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.084mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.021mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.065mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.083mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.072mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.058g Raisin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.051g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.037g Tamale
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Raisin
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 Raisin
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
12%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.338g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.