Tamale vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tamale and wakame?
- Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, while wakame is higher in manganese, folate, copper, magnesium, calcium, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for manganese is 53% higher.
- Wakame is lower in saturated fat.
We used Tamales (Navajo) and Seaweed, wakame, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +757.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +386.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +417.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +350.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +704.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +240% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1206.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +856.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +421.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4622.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 1.4mg | 53% |
| Folate | 15µg | 196µg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.284mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 107mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 872mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 2.18mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 150mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.002mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.13g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.5g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.697mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 0.7µg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.64g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.058g | 7% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 3.03g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 45kcal | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.218g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 9.14g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.