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Tamale vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Tamarind different?

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 32% higher.
  • Tamarind has less Sodium.

Tamales (Navajo) and Tamarinds, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Zinc +1380%
Contains more Selenium +361.5%
Contains more Calcium +155.2%
Contains more Iron +129.5%
Contains more Magnesium +318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +379.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Zinc +1380%
Contains more Selenium +361.5%
Contains more Calcium +155.2%
Contains more Iron +129.5%
Contains more Magnesium +318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +379.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Copper +36.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Equal in Folate - 14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124.3%
Contains more Fats +920%
Contains more Water +116.9%
Contains more Carbs +244.9%
Contains more Other +95.7%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +124.3%
Contains more Fats +920%
Contains more Water +116.9%
Contains more Carbs +244.9%
Contains more Other +95.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1413.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1413.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 6.28g 2.8g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.6g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 153kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 38.8g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 29mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 1.22mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 22mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 99mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 131mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 427mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 1.48mg 0.1mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 1.3µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.066mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 14µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.018mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.139mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.014mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.181g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.059g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tamale
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.