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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
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
