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Sesame chicken vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sesame chicken and Tamale

  • Sesame chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Sesame chicken covers your daily Selenium needs 19% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Tamales (Navajo).

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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 Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +109.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +109.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
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 B2 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.2%
Contains more Fats +132.8%
Contains more Carbs +48.3%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Contains more Water +59.1%
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 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 +128.2%
Contains more Fats +132.8%
Contains more Carbs +48.3%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Contains more Water +59.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.396
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.396

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2847.5%
Contains more Glucose +938.1%
Contains more Fructose +1082.4%
Contains more Starch +14.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +2847.5%
Contains more Glucose +938.1%
Contains more Fructose +1082.4%
Contains more Starch +14.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame chicken Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sesame chicken Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 15.02g Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 6.28g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 6.12g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 18.12g Sesame chicken
Calories 293kcal 153kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 2.01g 0.17g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0.7g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 12mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 1.09mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Phosphorus 130mg 99mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 204mg 131mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 0.91mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.051mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.083mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 16.7µg 6µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.08mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.59mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.143mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 27.1µg Sesame chicken
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 59mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.045g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.41g 2.396g Tamale
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 2.739g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 0.688g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.029g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken 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
29%
Sesame chicken
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken 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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.