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Tamale vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamale and sun-dried tomato

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12; however, sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need for vitamin C, 111% more than tamale.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1094.7%
Contains more IronIron +119.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +650.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.8%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5888.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
Contains more FatsFats +130.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +168.1%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +216.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Sun-dried tomato
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.7mg 101.8mg 111%
Copper 0.063mg 0.473mg 46%
Potassium 131mg 1565mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.383mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Iron 1.22mg 2.68mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 8.663g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.319mg 14%
Magnesium 22mg 81mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.63mg 13%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.466mg 13%
Fats 6.12g 14.08g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.193mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 5.8g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 2.06g 9%
Sodium 427mg 266mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.78mg 6%
Phosphorus 99mg 139mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Selenium 6µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.479mg 5%
Calories 153kcal 213kcal 3%
Protein 6.28g 5.06g 2%
Calcium 29mg 47mg 2%
Folate 15µg 23µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.396g 1.893g 2%
Carbs 18.12g 23.33g 2%
Net carbs 15.02g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.077mg 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 Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato 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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.