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Tamale vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamale and Tomato?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, while Tomato is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types in this comparison.

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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
:
2
Tomato
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +351.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Zinc +770.6%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.059
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +351.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Zinc +770.6%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.059

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
:
5
Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +705.9%
Equal in Folate - 15
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +705.9%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
4
:
1
Tomato
Contains more Protein +613.6%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +365.8%
Contains more Other +170.6%
Contains more Water +38.8%
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% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +613.6%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +365.8%
Contains more Other +170.6%
Contains more Water +38.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
:
1
Tomato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8735.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8735.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
:
2
Tomato
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +495.2%
Contains more Fructose +705.9%
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
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +495.2%
Contains more Fructose +705.9%

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 2.69g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 0.88g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.2g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 3.89g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 18kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g 0g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 0.99g 2.63g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.2g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 10mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.27mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 24mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 427mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 1.48mg 0.17mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.059mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.114mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 1.7mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.037mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.019mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.594mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.089mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.08mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 15µg
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.006mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.027mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.018mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.025mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.027mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.006mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.027mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.018mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.014mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.031g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.083g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.368g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.