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Tamale vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamale and refried beans

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat; however, refried beans are richer in copper and potassium.
  • Tamale covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 23% more than refried beans.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.5%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.1%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~92mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.8µg

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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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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +333.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.079mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.189mg

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
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +204.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%

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
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +355.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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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
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +65.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +35%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Refried beans
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Refried beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Histidine 0.196mg 153mg 22%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.631g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.367mg 8%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.58mg 8%
Copper 0.063mg 0.129mg 7%
Fats 6.12g 2.01g 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 131mg 319mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.601g 5%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.289mg 5%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6mg 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.103mg 3%
Protein 6.28g 4.98g 3%
Calories 153kcal 90kcal 3%
Magnesium 22mg 35mg 3%
Iron 1.22mg 1.44mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Carbs 18.12g 13.55g 2%
Starch 12.27g 7.43g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.076mg 2%
Fiber 3.1g 3.7g 2%
Sodium 427mg 370mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.543g 1%
Folate 15µg 11µg 1%
Phosphorus 99mg 92mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 9.85g N/A
Calcium 29mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 0.54g N/A
Selenium 6µg 5.8µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.079mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.189mg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.287mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.