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Tamale vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Meatball 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.

Tamales (Navajo) and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
9
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
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%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
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%

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
Tamale
1
:
11
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Carbs +124.8%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +129.3%
Contains more Fats +262.9%
Contains more Other +20.3%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +124.8%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +129.3%
Contains more Fats +262.9%
Contains more Other +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.3%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
6
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Starch +445.3%
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 +∞%
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
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
Contains more Starch +445.3%
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 +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Meatball
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 Tamale Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 5.76g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 6.12g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 18.12g 8.06g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 12.27g 2.25g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0.99g 3.47g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 2.3g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.22mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 22mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 99mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 131mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 427mg 666mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.063mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.174mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 6µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 15µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1µg 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 17mg 66mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.577g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 7.627g Tamale
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.163g 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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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
53%
Meatball

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?
?
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.