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Taquitos vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taquitos and Tamale

  • Taquitos have more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Calcium, however, Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Taquitos covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 23% more than Tamale.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated 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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
8
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +258.6%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +122.4%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Contains more Zinc +108.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Sodium - 427
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +258.6%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +122.4%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Contains more Zinc +108.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
9
:
3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +562%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143
Taquitos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
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 +562%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
4
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Fats +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +85.6%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Contains more Water +59.3%
Taquitos
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 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 +46.7%
Contains more Fats +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +85.6%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Contains more Water +59.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
3
:
0
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.396
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.396

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
2
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3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Starch +141.4%
Contains more Maltose +254.5%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +133.3%
Contains more Fructose +41.7%
Taquitos
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +141.4%
Contains more Maltose +254.5%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +133.3%
Contains more Fructose +41.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 15.02g Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 6.28g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 6.12g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 18.12g Taquitos
Calories 284kcal 153kcal Taquitos
Starch 29.62g 12.27g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 1.3g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 2.9g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 104mg 29mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 1.22mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 99mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 131mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 0.71mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.1mg 0.063mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.174mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 6µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 0IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.05mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.08mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.59mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.205mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 68µg 15µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.052mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.239mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.271mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.568mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.427mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.15mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.275mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.318mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.196mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 17mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.31g 2.396g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 2.739g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.688g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.029g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos 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%
Taquitos
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.