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Tamale vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tamale and paprika

  • Paprika is higher than tamale in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 985% more than tamale.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Spices, paprika.

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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
0
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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +709.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +689.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1640.5%
Contains more IronIron +1632.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1031.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +813.8%
~equal in Selenium ~6.3µg

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%
Paprika
10
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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1397.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +505.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.2%
Contains more FatsFats +110.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198%
Contains more OtherOther +460.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
1
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1028.8%

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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +102.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1152.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3847.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Paprika
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 1.22mg 21.14mg 249%
Vitamin E 0mg 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 2.141mg 154%
Fiber 3.1g 34.9g 127%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.23mg 88%
Copper 0.063mg 0.713mg 72%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 131mg 2280mg 63%
Manganese 0.174mg 1.59mg 62%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 10.06mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 7.766g 47%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 2.51mg 46%
Magnesium 22mg 178mg 37%
Phosphorus 99mg 314mg 31%
Zinc 1.48mg 4.33mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.33mg 23%
Calcium 29mg 229mg 20%
Sodium 427mg 68mg 16%
Protein 6.28g 14.14g 16%
Carbs 18.12g 53.99g 12%
Fats 6.12g 12.89g 10%
Folate 15µg 49µg 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 0.17g 6.71g 8%
Calories 153kcal 282kcal 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 1.695g 3%
Selenium 6µg 6.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.9mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.396g 2.14g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.