Chinese cuisine vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chinese cuisine and tamale
- Chinese cuisine has more vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin E; however, tamale is richer in fiber and monounsaturated fat.
- Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin A needs 25% more than tamale.
- Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +582.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 1.7mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 0.688g | 10% |
| Folate | 45µg | 15µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 2.396g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.205mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 18.12g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 2.739g | 4% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 12.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.54µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 6.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 1.59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 153kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 427mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.22mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 5.3g | 6.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.41g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.48mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.6% |
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Other
~1.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +192.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +228.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +223.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +574.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
