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Tamale vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamale and Vermicelli

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 206% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Vermicelli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2941.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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 0% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6180%
Contains more FatsFats +6020%
Contains more WaterWater +472.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +354.3%
Contains more OtherOther +304.3%

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
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20969.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1578%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Vermicelli Opinion
Calories 153kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Protein 6.28g 0.1g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.1g Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 78.42g Vermicelli
Carbs 18.12g 82.32g Vermicelli
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 22mg 2mg Tamale
Calcium 29mg 55mg Vermicelli
Potassium 131mg 3mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Sugar 0.99g 17.44g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 3.9g Vermicelli
Copper 0.063mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Zinc 1.48mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 20mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 4mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Folate 15µg 0µg Tamale
Choline 177mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.013g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.041g Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.