Tamale vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamale and red cabbage different?
- Tamale is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, red cabbage is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for red cabbage is 61% higher.
- Red cabbage has less cholesterol.
- Red cabbage has a lower glycemic index (32) than tamale (82).
Tamales (Navajo) and Cabbage, red, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +572.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +280.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +339.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3725% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22725% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +760% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.6 g
Glucose:
1.74 g
Fructose:
1.48 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +50% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +728.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +770.6% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 57mg | 61% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 27mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.021g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.22mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 1.43g | 10% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 0.6µg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.16g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.418mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.012g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 31kcal | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 0g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.017mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.209mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 7.37g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.08g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.243mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 243mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.1mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 45mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 1.48g | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.147mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 5.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 3.83g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins