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Tamale vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamale and sapodillas

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, sapodillas are richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Tamale covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 23% more than sapodillas.
  • Sapodillas have 36 times less sodium than tamale. Tamale has 427mg of sodium, while sapodillas have 12mg.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of sapodillas is 37.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Sapodilla, raw.

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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
7
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 8.6% 6.3% 17% 30% 29% 2.7% 5.1% 1.6% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +52.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +725%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%

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
5
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 49% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 3.8% 15% 8.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +764.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1327.3%
Contains more FatsFats +456.4%
Contains more OtherOther +176%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
27% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.194 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +425.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6154.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Sapodilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Sodium 427mg 12mg 18%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 14.7mg 14%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.1mg 13%
Phosphorus 99mg 12mg 12%
Protein 6.28g 0.44g 12%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.194g 10%
Selenium 6µg 0.6µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.2mg 9%
Fiber 3.1g 5.3g 9%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Fats 6.12g 1.1g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.037mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.521g 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Iron 1.22mg 0.8mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.02mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.011g 5%
Calories 153kcal 83kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0.063mg 0.086mg 3%
Potassium 131mg 193mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.252mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 21mg 1%
Carbs 18.12g 19.96g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 14.66g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Folate 15µg 14µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.012mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.016mg 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 Sapodilla
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
7%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.