Tamale vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tamale and ravioli?
- Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, fiber, phosphorus, and iron, while ravioli is higher in copper and vitamin E.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 21% higher.
- Ravioli has 4 times less zinc than tamale. Tamale has 1.48mg of zinc, while ravioli has 0.36mg.
- Ravioli is lower in saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than ravioli (39).
We used Tamales (Navajo) and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +64.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +311.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +125.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1700% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.03µg | 21% |
Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.36mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.063mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.723g | 8% |
Protein | 6.28g | 2.48g | 8% |
Fats | 6.12g | 1.45g | 7% |
Phosphorus | 99mg | 50mg | 7% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 1.3g | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.85mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.418g | 6% |
Iron | 1.22mg | 0.74mg | 6% |
Sodium | 427mg | 306mg | 5% |
Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
Selenium | 6µg | 3.5µg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 3mg | 5% |
Calories | 153kcal | 77kcal | 4% |
Potassium | 131mg | 232mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.102mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.182g | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.06mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.272mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
Folate | 15µg | 20µg | 1% |
Carbs | 18.12g | 13.64g | 1% |
Net carbs | 15.02g | 12.34g | N/A |
Calcium | 29mg | 33mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.99g | 3.72g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +153.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +322.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +10.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +555.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +278% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.8% |