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Water vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Water and Tamale different?

  • Tamale has more Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium than Water.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Tamale is 18% higher.
  • Water has less Sodium.

Beverages, water, tap, well and Tamales (Navajo) are the varieties used 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.
Water
Water
1
:
9
Tamale
Tamale
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +14700%
Contains more Copper +293.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +14700%
Contains more Copper +293.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Water
Water
0
:
10
Tamale
Tamale
Water
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tamale
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
Water
1
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Water +46.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1280%
Water
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Tamale
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 +46.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1280%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water Tamale
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 Water Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 0g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 0g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 0kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Water
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 3mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 0mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 1mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 0mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 0mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 5mg 427mg Water
Zinc 0.01mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.016mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg Water
Saturated Fat 2.396g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 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
Water 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
0%
Water
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water 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?
?
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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.