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Tomato paste vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tomato paste and Tamale

  • Tomato paste has more Copper, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Tomato paste covers your daily need of Copper 34% more than Tamale.
  • Tomato paste has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Tamales (Navajo).

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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 +24.1%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +674%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +479.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +134.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +24.1%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +674%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +479.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +134.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Fats +1202.1%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12
Equal in Water - 68.1
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Fats +1202.1%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12
Equal in Water - 68.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3988.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3988.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +2638.1%
Contains more Fructose +3341.2%
Contains more Maltose +27.3%
Contains more Starch +5477.3%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Glucose +2638.1%
Contains more Fructose +3341.2%
Contains more Maltose +27.3%
Contains more Starch +5477.3%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 4.32g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.47g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 18.91g 18.12g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 0.22g 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 5.85g 0.17g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 4.1g 3.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 29mg Tomato paste
Iron 2.98mg 1.22mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 1014mg 131mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 427mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.365mg 0.063mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.174mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 1525IU 0IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 0µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 1.7mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.05mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.08mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 1.59mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.143mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.133mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.124mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.134mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.027mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.088mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.071mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 2.396g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.688g 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
Tomato paste Tamale
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
38%
Tomato paste
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.19g)
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.

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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/nutrients
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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