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Fettuccine vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fettuccine and tamale different?

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat than fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tamale is 23% higher.
  • Fettuccine has less sodium.
  • Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index (47) than tamale (82).

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Tamales (Navajo) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +103.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg

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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 OtherOther +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +126.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.28g
~equal in Water ~68.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -62.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.48mg 13%
Phosphorus 25mg 99mg 11%
Sodium 166mg 427mg 11%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Iron 0.6mg 1.22mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Copper 0.063mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.9g 2.396g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.143mg 7%
Fats 2.7g 6.12g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 2.739g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4%
Fiber 2g 3.1g 4%
Magnesium 6mg 22mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 153kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0mg 3%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.688g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.59mg 1%
Cholesterol 14mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 14g 18.12g 1%
Potassium 168mg 131mg 1%
Protein 6.2g 6.28g 0%
Net carbs 12g 15.02g N/A
Calcium 28mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 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
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.