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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Tamale

  • Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tamale is 18% higher.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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 Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +190.2%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +190.2%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.22

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Equal in Other - 1.38
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
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 Protein +89%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +784.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.739
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +784.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.739

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1162.5%
Contains more Glucose +652.4%
Contains more Fructose +794.1%
Contains more Starch +19.5%
Contains more Maltose +633.3%
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Sucrose +1162.5%
Contains more Glucose +652.4%
Contains more Fructose +794.1%
Contains more Starch +19.5%
Contains more Maltose +633.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese lemon chicken Tamale
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 19.61g 15.02g Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 6.28g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 6.12g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 18.12g Chinese lemon chicken
Calories 252kcal 153kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 1.52g 0.17g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 40mg 29mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 1.22mg
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 136mg 99mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 131mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 427mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 0.51mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.04mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.089mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 13µg 6µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.7mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.05mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 1.59mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.205mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.143mg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.052mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.239mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.271mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.568mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.427mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.15mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.275mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.318mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.196mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.068g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.033g 2.396g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 2.739g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.688g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.029g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.