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Chicken fingers vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken fingers and tamale different?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 41% more than tamale.
  • Tamale is lower in cholesterol.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than chicken fingers (46).

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Tamales (Navajo) types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +67.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.063mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +416.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 +206.1%
Contains more FatsFats +127.9%
Contains more OtherOther +113%
Contains more WaterWater +46%
~equal in Carbs ~18.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 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 +76.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +740.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.396g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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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 StarchStarch +38.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken fingers Tamale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chicken fingers Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.59mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.688g 34%
Phosphorus 282mg 99mg 26%
Protein 19.22g 6.28g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.143mg 22%
Selenium 17.5µg 6µg 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.205mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.54µg 16%
Sodium 769mg 427mg 15%
Fats 13.95g 6.12g 12%
Cholesterol 48mg 17mg 10%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.08mg 8%
Fiber 1.2g 3.1g 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Potassium 373mg 131mg 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.48mg 7%
Calories 271kcal 153kcal 6%
Iron 0.73mg 1.22mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 2.739g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.05mg 5%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.174mg 2%
Starch 17.03g 12.27g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.7mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.069mg 0.063mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 29mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Folate 19µg 15µg 1%
Carbs 17.25g 18.12g 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Saturated fat 2.493g 2.396g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Chicken fingers
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.

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