Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Tamale vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between tamale and tomato paste

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12; however, tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Tomato paste covers your daily need for copper, 34% more than tamale.
  • Tomato paste has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

Infographic

Tamale vs Tomato paste infographic
Infographic link

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
3
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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +674%
Contains more IronIron +144.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +479.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.6%

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
3
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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1188.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1202.1%
Contains more OtherOther +102.9%
~equal in Carbs ~18.91g
~equal in Water ~73.5g

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3988.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +330%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
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
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +5477.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +33.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2638.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3341.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +27.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Tomato paste
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Tomato paste DV% diff.
Copper 0.063mg 0.365mg 34%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.3mg 29%
Potassium 131mg 1014mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 21.9mg 22%
Iron 1.22mg 2.98mg 22%
Sodium 427mg 59mg 16%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.1g 10%
Fats 6.12g 0.47g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.076mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg 8%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.63mg 8%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.067g 7%
Fructose 0.17g 5.85g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.302mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.153mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.216mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 0.22g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 42mg 5%
Fiber 3.1g 4.1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.16g 4%
Protein 6.28g 4.32g 4%
Calories 153kcal 82kcal 4%
Phosphorus 99mg 83mg 2%
Folate 15µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.142mg 1%
Selenium 6µg 5.3µg 1%
Calcium 29mg 36mg 1%
Carbs 18.12g 18.91g 0%
Net carbs 15.02g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 12.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Tomato paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.