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Tamale vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamale and Turmeric

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, however, Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 853% more than Tamale.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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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Contains more Calcium +479.3%
Contains more Iron +4408.2%
Contains more Magnesium +845.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Potassium +1487.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +204.1%
Contains more Copper +1963.5%
Contains more Manganese +11279.3%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +479.3%
Contains more Iron +4408.2%
Contains more Magnesium +845.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Potassium +1487.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +204.1%
Contains more Copper +1963.5%
Contains more Manganese +11279.3%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2

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 C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +88.3%
Contains more Water +430%
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +270.5%
Contains more Other +413%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Fats +88.3%
Contains more Water +430%
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +270.5%
Contains more Other +413%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.756
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.756

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +495%
Contains more Glucose +81%
Contains more Fructose +164.7%
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
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +495%
Contains more Glucose +81%
Contains more Fructose +164.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 6.28g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 6.12g 3.25g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 153kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 0.99g 3.21g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 29mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 1.22mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 22mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 99mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 131mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 427mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 1.48mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.063mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.174mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 0mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.35mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.107mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.239mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.568mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.427mg 0.38mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.14mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.318mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.196mg 0.15mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.449g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.003g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.