Egg vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between eggs and tamale?
- Eggs are richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while tamale is higher in fiber.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 215% higher.
- Tamale is lower in cholesterol.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than eggs (0).
We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Tamales (Navajo) types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +72.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3074.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +413.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +569.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +541.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +582% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2384.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 2mg | 0.063mg | 215% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 17mg | 119% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 6µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.08mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.54µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.205mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 6.28g | 13% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 427mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 1.59mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 6.12g | 7% |
| Folate | 44µg | 15µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.174mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.688g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 2.396g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 2.739g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 153kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1517.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.7% |
