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Vegetable vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vegetable and Tamale

  • Vegetable has more Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, while Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Vegetable's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 24% higher.
  • Tamale contains 2 times less Manganese than Vegetable. Vegetable contains 0.379mg of Manganese, while Tamale contains 0.174mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Vegetable is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Manganese +117.8%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +202%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Manganese +117.8%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +202%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.2%
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 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
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 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +119.6%
Contains more Fats +3980%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Other +106%
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 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 Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +119.6%
Contains more Fats +3980%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Other +106%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +855.6%
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +855.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vegetable 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 ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 8.69g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 2.86g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.15g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 13.09g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 65kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 3.12g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 4.4g 3.1g Vegetable
Calcium 25mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 0.82mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Phosphorus 51mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 169mg 131mg Vegetable
Sodium 35mg 427mg Vegetable
Zinc 0.49mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.083mg 0.063mg Vegetable
Manganese 0.379mg 0.174mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.3µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 4277IU 0IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 214µg 0µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.7mg Vegetable
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.05mg Vegetable
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.08mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 19µg 15µg Vegetable
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.115mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.19mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.17mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.034mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.12mg 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.149mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.073mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.031g 2.396g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 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
Vegetable 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
36%
Vegetable
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals

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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.