Cheeseburger vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheeseburgers and tamale?
- Cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, folate, zinc, vitamin B12, and calcium than tamale.
- Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 25% higher.
- Tamale has 6 times less vitamin B1 than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers have 0.293mg of vitamin B1, while tamale has 0.05mg.
- Tamale is lower in saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than cheeseburgers (66).
We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Tamales (Navajo) types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +310.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +226.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +486% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +353.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
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 | +97.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +61.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +738.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1041.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +109.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 6µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 1.59mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.08mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.05mg | 20% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 6.28g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 2.396g | 19% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.22mg | 19% |
| Folate | 70µg | 15µg | 14% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 6.12g | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.54µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 29mg | 9% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 153kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.205mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.688g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.174mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 515mg | 427mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.1g | 4% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 12.27g | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 18.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.17g | 2% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
42%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)