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Wasabi vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between wasabi and tamale?

  • Wasabi is higher in vitamin C, fiber, potassium, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, calcium, and manganese, yet tamale is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Wasabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 45% more.
  • Wasabi has 4 times more calcium than tamale. While wasabi has 128mg of calcium, tamale has only 29mg.
  • The amount of sodium in wasabi is lower.
  • The glycemic index of wasabi is lower.

We used Wasabi, root, raw and Tamales (Navajo) types in this article.

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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.
Wasabi
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Tamale
3
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +213.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +341.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +333.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +146%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.48mg

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.
Wasabi
6
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Tamale
2
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2364.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.205mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
3
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Tamale
2
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 CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more OtherOther +39.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +871.4%
~equal in Water ~68.1g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wasabi Tamale
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 Wasabi Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin C 41.9mg 1.7mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Fiber 7.8g 3.1g 19%
Sodium 17mg 427mg 18%
Potassium 568mg 131mg 13%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Magnesium 69mg 22mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.396g 11%
Copper 0.155mg 0.063mg 10%
Calcium 128mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.143mg 10%
Manganese 0.391mg 0.174mg 9%
Fats 0.63g 6.12g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.05mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 1.59mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.08mg 3%
Phosphorus 80mg 99mg 3%
Protein 4.8g 6.28g 3%
Calories 109kcal 153kcal 2%
Carbs 23.54g 18.12g 2%
Iron 1.03mg 1.22mg 2%
Zinc 1.62mg 1.48mg 1%
Folate 18µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.205mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wasabi Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Wasabi
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.