Yam vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yam and tamale different?
- Yam is richer in potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, and manganese, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
- Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than yam.
- Yam contains 10 times more vitamin C than tamale. Yam contains 17.1mg of vitamin C, while tamale contains 1.7mg.
- Yam is lower in sodium.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than yam (51).
Yam, raw and Tamales (Navajo) types were 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +522.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +757.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +905.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +310.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3500% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +805.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 131mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 427mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 1.7mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.063mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.143mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 6.28g | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 1.22mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 1.59mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 99mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 18.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 23µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 153kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals