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Tamale vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamale and winged bean?

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, while winged bean is higher in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, potassium, and iron.
  • Winged bean's daily need coverage for copper is 147% higher.
  • Winged bean is lower in sodium.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than winged bean (32).

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Winged bean tuber, 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.
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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +757.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +347.3%
Contains more IronIron +63.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Calcium ~30mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.39mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +658%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.64mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +580%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1070.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Winged bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.063mg 1.386mg 147%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.379mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Sodium 427mg 35mg 17%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.532mg 16%
Potassium 131mg 586mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Protein 6.28g 11.6g 11%
Iron 1.22mg 2mg 10%
Selenium 6µg 0.7µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.222g 10%
Phosphorus 99mg 45mg 8%
Fats 6.12g 0.9g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.234g 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.149mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.075mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.174g 3%
Carbs 18.12g 28.1g 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.116mg 2%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.39mg 1%
Folate 15µg 19µg 1%
Calories 153kcal 148kcal 0%
Net carbs 15.02g 28.1g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 24mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.64mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.592mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.143mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.241mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Winged bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Winged bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
75%
Winged bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winged bean
Winged bean contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.