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Meatball vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Tamale different?

  • Meatball has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Tamale.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Meatball is 26% higher.
  • Meatball contains 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Tamale. While Meatball contains 0.924mg of Vitamin B5, Tamale contains only 0.205mg.
  • Tamale has less Cholesterol.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Meatball
Meatball
9
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1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +175.9%
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +126%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +155%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +175.9%
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +126%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +155%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%

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.
Meatball
Meatball
11
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
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2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +129.3%
Contains more Fats +262.9%
Contains more Other +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +124.8%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Protein +129.3%
Contains more Fats +262.9%
Contains more Other +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +124.8%
Contains more Water +26.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
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1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
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1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Sucrose +20%
Contains more Glucose +666.7%
Contains more Fructose +23.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +22.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +445.3%
Meatball
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Tamale
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 Sucrose +20%
Contains more Glucose +666.7%
Contains more Fructose +23.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +22.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +445.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball 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 Meatball Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 14.4g 6.28g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 6.12g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 286kcal 153kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.21g 0.17g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 2.3g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 80mg 29mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.22mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 22mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 99mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 131mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 1.66mg 1.48mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.063mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.174mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 6µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.05mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.08mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 1.59mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.205mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.143mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 15µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.54µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.577g Tamale
Saturated Fat 7.627g 2.396g Tamale
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 2.739g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.688g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.029g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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%
Meatball
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.