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Tamale vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamale and Chinese cuisine

  • Tamale has more Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin C needs 11% more than Tamale.
  • Chinese cuisine has 2 times less Saturated Fat than Tamale. Tamale has 2.396g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese cuisine has 0.978g.

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

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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 +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Sodium - 409
Equal in Zinc - 1.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Sodium - 409
Equal in Zinc - 1.5

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.
Tamale
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.6%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Equal in Other - 1.51
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.6%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Equal in Other - 1.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.6%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +574.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +192.5%
Contains more Glucose +228.6%
Contains more Fructose +223.5%
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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +574.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +192.5%
Contains more Glucose +228.6%
Contains more Fructose +223.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 5.79g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 6.12g 5.3g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 7.29g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 105kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g 1.82g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.99g 2.41g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.5g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 22mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 1.11mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 76mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 427mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.48mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.063mg 0.049mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.147mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 1.7mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.033mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.055mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.32mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 15µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.48µg Tamale
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.239mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.568mg 0.525mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.15mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.318mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.196mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 17mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 1.217g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Chinese cuisine
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
16%
Tamale
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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