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Tamale vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamale and soba

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and copper; however, soba has more manganese.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% more.
  • Tamale has 126 times more saturated fat than soba. Tamale has 2.396g of saturated fat, while soba has 0.019g.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index than soba.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked.

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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
8
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%
Soba
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.2% 3.1% 18% 2.7% 3.3% 11% 7.8% 49% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.3%
Contains more IronIron +154.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +687.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.9%

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
6
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%
Soba
2
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% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 9.6% 14% 9.2% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
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
Soba
2
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6020%
Contains more OtherOther +253.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.3%
~equal in Water ~73.01g

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
Soba
1
25% 34% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10434.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2119.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Soba
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 Soba DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Sodium 427mg 60mg 16%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.12mg 12%
Phosphorus 99mg 25mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.019g 11%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.374mg 9%
Fats 6.12g 0.1g 9%
Iron 1.22mg 0.48mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.04mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.51mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.026g 7%
Copper 0.063mg 0.008mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.026mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.031g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.094mg 4%
Calories 153kcal 99kcal 3%
Potassium 131mg 35mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 4mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 9mg 3%
Protein 6.28g 5.06g 2%
Folate 15µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.235mg 1%
Carbs 18.12g 21.44g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 21.44g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.33mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.072mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.217mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.119mg 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 Soba
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
5%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
10%
Soba

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?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/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.