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Beef broiled vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef broiled and tamale

  • Beef broiled is higher than tamale in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than tamale.
  • Beef broiled contains 5 times more cholesterol than tamale. While beef broiled contains 88mg of cholesterol, tamale contains only 17mg.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.7%
Contains more IronIron +113.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +326.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +258.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1350%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Tamale
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Tamale
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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 ProteinProtein +312.9%
Contains more FatsFats +151.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +102.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.54µg 88%
Zinc 6.31mg 1.48mg 44%
Protein 25.93g 6.28g 39%
Selenium 21.5µg 6µg 28%
Cholesterol 88mg 17mg 24%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 1.59mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.143mg 18%
Iron 2.6mg 1.22mg 17%
Saturated fat 5.895g 2.396g 16%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Sodium 72mg 427mg 15%
Fats 15.41g 6.12g 14%
Phosphorus 198mg 99mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 2.739g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.205mg 9%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.08mg 7%
Carbs 0g 18.12g 6%
Potassium 318mg 131mg 6%
Calories 250kcal 153kcal 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Copper 0.085mg 0.063mg 2%
Folate 9µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.688g 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.02g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.05mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.499g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.