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Chinese egg rolls vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese egg rolls and Tamale different?

  • Chinese egg rolls are richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Tamale is higher in Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Tamale covers your daily need of Selenium 11% more than Chinese egg rolls.
  • Chinese egg rolls contain 8 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Tamale. Chinese egg rolls contain 5.601g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Tamale contains 0.688g.

Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted 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 Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +138.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 427
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +138.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 427

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 B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08
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% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
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 B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +95.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Water +34.6%
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 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 Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +95.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Water +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +714.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.739
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +714.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.739

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +61.4%
Contains more Sucrose +30%
Contains more Glucose +566.7%
Contains more Fructose +329.4%
Contains more Maltose +418.2%
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 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 Starch +61.4%
Contains more Sucrose +30%
Contains more Glucose +566.7%
Contains more Fructose +329.4%
Contains more Maltose +418.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese egg rolls Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 24.69g 15.02g Chinese egg rolls
Protein 8.28g 6.28g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 11.94g 6.12g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 27.29g 18.12g Chinese egg rolls
Calories 250kcal 153kcal Chinese egg rolls
Starch 19.8g 12.27g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.73g 0.17g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 0.99g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 40mg 29mg Chinese egg rolls
Iron 1.41mg 1.22mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 85mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 165mg 131mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 468mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 0.62mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.148mg 0.063mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.245mg 0.174mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 0µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.165mg 0.05mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 2.725mg 1.59mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.205mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.143mg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 58.9µg Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.052mg Chinese egg rolls
Threonine 0.339mg 0.239mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.296mg 0.271mg Chinese egg rolls
Leucine 0.581mg 0.568mg Chinese egg rolls
Lysine 0.368mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.147mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.36mg 0.275mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.331mg 0.318mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.183mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 16mg 17mg Chinese egg rolls
Trans Fat 0.103g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.116g 2.396g Chinese egg rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 2.739g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 0.688g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 0.029g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese egg rolls 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
31%
Chinese egg rolls
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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.
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. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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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