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Tamale vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamale and Winter melon

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Tamale covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 23% more than Winter melon.
  • Winter melon has 150 times less Saturated Fat than Tamale. Tamale has 2.396g of Saturated Fat, while Winter melon has 0.016g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw.

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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 Calcium +52.6%
Contains more Iron +205%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains more Zinc +142.6%
Contains more Copper +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Contains less Sodium -74%
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +52.6%
Contains more Iron +205%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains more Zinc +142.6%
Contains more Copper +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Contains less Sodium -74%

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 B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
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% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1470%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +504%
Contains more Other +360%
Contains more Water +41.1%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +1470%
Contains more Fats +2960%
Contains more Carbs +504%
Contains more Other +360%
Contains more Water +41.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7302.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +690.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7302.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +690.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 0.1g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 0.4g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.2g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 3g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 13kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Winter melon
Fiber 3.1g 2.9g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 19mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.4mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 10mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 19mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 6mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 1.48mg 0.61mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.023mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.058mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 0.2µg Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.4mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.133mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.035mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 5µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.002mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.009mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.003mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.037g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.087g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.