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Fillet vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fillet and Tamale

  • Tamale contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Folate, and Potassium than Fillet.
  • Fillet's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 153% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Vegetarian fillets 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.
Fillet
6
:
4
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +227.6%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +358%
Contains more Copper +1368.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 1.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 75% 17% 193% 53% 64% 39% 309% 0% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +227.6%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +358%
Contains more Copper +1368.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 1.48

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.
Fillet
9
:
2
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +654.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +949%
Contains more Folate +580%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 69% 0% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 347% 77% 526% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +654.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +949%
Contains more Folate +580%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
3
:
2
Tamale
Contains more Protein +266.2%
Contains more Fats +194.1%
Contains more Other +262.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.3%
Contains more Water +51.3%
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 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 +266.2%
Contains more Fats +194.1%
Contains more Other +262.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.3%
Contains more Water +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
2
:
1
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1256.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.332 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1256.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fillet Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 2.9g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 23g 6.28g Fillet
Fats 18g 6.12g Fillet
Carbs 9g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 290kcal 153kcal Fillet
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.8g 0.99g Fillet
Fiber 6.1g 3.1g Fillet
Calcium 95mg 29mg Fillet
Iron 2mg 1.22mg Fillet
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Fillet
Phosphorus 450mg 99mg Fillet
Potassium 600mg 131mg Fillet
Sodium 490mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 1.4mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.925mg 0.063mg Fillet
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 1µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin E 3.45mg 0mg Fillet
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 1.1mg 0.05mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.08mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 12mg 1.59mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.143mg Fillet
Folate 102µg 15µg Fillet
Vitamin B12 4.2µg 0.54µg Fillet
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Fillet
Saturated Fat 2.849g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 4.376g 2.739g Fillet
Polyunsaturated fat 9.332g 0.688g Fillet
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fillet Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
144%
Fillet
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Fillet
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.453g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.