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Italian sausage raw vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between italian sausage raw and tamale

  • Italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, tamale is higher in fiber.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily need for saturated fat, 44% more than tamale.
  • Italian sausage raw has 11 times more vitamin B1 than tamale. While italian sausage raw has 0.568mg of vitamin B1, tamale has only 0.05mg.
  • Tamale has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 +93.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
~equal in Iron ~1.22mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 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 CVitamin C +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 ProteinProtein +126.9%
Contains more FatsFats +411.9%
Contains more OtherOther +94.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2687.7%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +423.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.05mg 43%
Saturated fat 11.27g 2.396g 40%
Fats 31.33g 6.12g 39%
Selenium 24.8µg 6µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 2.739g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.688g 22%
Cholesterol 76mg 17mg 20%
Protein 14.25g 6.28g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.54µg 15%
Sodium 731mg 427mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.143mg 12%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 1.59mg 10%
Calories 346kcal 153kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.08mg 7%
Carbs 0.65g 18.12g 6%
Phosphorus 142mg 99mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.205mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.174mg 5%
Potassium 253mg 131mg 4%
Zinc 1.79mg 1.48mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 22mg 2%
Folate 8µg 15µg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg 2%
Iron 1.18mg 1.22mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 1.7mg 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Italian sausage raw
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.874g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.