Goat vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between goat and tamale?
- Goat is richer in vitamin B2, zinc, iron, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while tamale is higher in fiber.
- Goat's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 41% higher.
- Tamale has 5 times less copper than goat. Goat has 0.303mg of copper, while tamale has 0.063mg.
- Tamale is lower in cholesterol.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than goat (0).
We used Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted 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 PotassiumPotassium | +209.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +205.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +381% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +256.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +314.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +662.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +120.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Protein | 27.1g | 6.28g | 42% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.61mg | 0.08mg | 41% |
Zinc | 5.27mg | 1.48mg | 34% |
Iron | 3.73mg | 1.22mg | 31% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.54µg | 27% |
Copper | 0.303mg | 0.063mg | 27% |
Choline | 106.4mg | 19% | |
Cholesterol | 75mg | 17mg | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.95mg | 1.59mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 201mg | 99mg | 15% |
Sodium | 86mg | 427mg | 15% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
Selenium | 11.8µg | 6µg | 11% |
Potassium | 405mg | 131mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 0.93g | 2.396g | 7% |
Manganese | 0.042mg | 0.174mg | 6% |
Carbs | 0g | 18.12g | 6% |
Fats | 3.03g | 6.12g | 5% |
Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
Magnesium | 0mg | 22mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23g | 0.688g | 3% |
Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 2.739g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
Calories | 143kcal | 153kcal | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
Calcium | 17mg | 29mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 15.02g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.403mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.29mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.371mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.258mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.016mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.452mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.565mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +331.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +20.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +102% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +199.1% |