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Corned beef vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and tamale

  • Corned beef is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, copper, vitamin B3, and iron, yet tamale is richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for corned beef is 49% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 6 times more cholesterol than tamale. Corned beef contains 98mg of cholesterol, while tamale contains 17mg.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 IronIron +52.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +446.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +262.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690.9%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg

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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +189.3%
Contains more FatsFats +210.1%
Contains more OtherOther +87.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3755.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +236.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.688g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef 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 Corned beef Tamale DV% diff.
Selenium 32.8µg 6µg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.54µg 45%
Zinc 4.58mg 1.48mg 28%
Cholesterol 98mg 17mg 27%
Sodium 973mg 427mg 24%
Protein 18.17g 6.28g 24%
Fats 18.98g 6.12g 20%
Saturated fat 6.34g 2.396g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 2.739g 16%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Copper 0.154mg 0.063mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 1.59mg 9%
Iron 1.86mg 1.22mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.143mg 7%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.174mg 7%
Carbs 0.47g 18.12g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Calories 251kcal 153kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.205mg 4%
Phosphorus 125mg 99mg 4%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.05mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 22mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 15.02g N/A
Potassium 145mg 131mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.99g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.688g 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.944g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.