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Tamale vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamale and safflower different?

  • Safflower is higher than tamale in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, iron, folate, and zinc.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 187% more than tamale.

Tamales (Navajo) and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types were 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.
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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1504.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +424.4%
Contains more IronIron +301.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2673%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1057.5%

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 0% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2226%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1865.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +718.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +1111.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.6%
Contains more FatsFats +528.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.2%
Contains more OtherOther +295.7%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4002.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.063mg 1.747mg 187%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 28.223g 184%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 1.163mg 93%
Manganese 0.174mg 2.014mg 80%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 1.17mg 79%
Magnesium 22mg 353mg 79%
Phosphorus 99mg 644mg 78%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4.03mg 77%
Fats 6.12g 38.45g 50%
Iron 1.22mg 4.9mg 46%
Folate 15µg 160µg 36%
Zinc 1.48mg 5.05mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.415mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Protein 6.28g 16.18g 20%
Sodium 427mg 3mg 18%
Calories 153kcal 517kcal 18%
Potassium 131mg 687mg 16%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.396g 3.682g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Carbs 18.12g 34.29g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 4.848g 5%
Calcium 29mg 78mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.284mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 15.02g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.452mg 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 Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.286g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.