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Chinese cuisine vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese cuisine and Tamale

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E, however, Tamale is richer in Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin C needs 11% more than Tamale.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less Saturated Fat.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 +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%
~equal in Iron ~1.22mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.48mg
~equal in Sodium ~427mg

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +15.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.6%
~equal in Other ~1.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 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
43% 28% 16% 13%
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
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 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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Tamale Opinion
Calories 105kcal 153kcal Tamale
Protein 7.08g 6.28g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 6.12g Tamale
Vitamin C 11.6mg 1.7mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 15.02g Tamale
Carbs 7.29g 18.12g Tamale
Cholesterol 14mg 17mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 22mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 204mg 131mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 2.41g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.5g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.049mg 0.063mg Tamale
Zinc 1.5mg 1.48mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 76mg 99mg Tamale
Sodium 409mg 427mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 6.7µg 6µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.205mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.143mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 15µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Tamale
Choline 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 2.396g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.688g Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.052mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.239mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.271mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.552mg 0.427mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.15mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.275mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.318mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.196mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g 0.17g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.029g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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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