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Kielbasa vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kielbasa and Tamale

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Tamale has more Fiber.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% higher.
  • Tamale contains 9 times less Vitamin C than Kielbasa. Kielbasa contains 14.8mg of Vitamin C, while Tamale contains 1.7mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tamale is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked 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.
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.22

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin C +770.6%
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% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 C +770.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.6%
Contains more Fats +187.6%
Contains more Other +146.4%
Contains more Carbs +364.6%
Equal in Water - 68.1
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 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 +108.6%
Contains more Fats +187.6%
Contains more Other +146.4%
Contains more Carbs +364.6%
Equal in Water - 68.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 13.1g 6.28g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 6.12g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 226kcal 153kcal Kielbasa
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0g 0.99g Kielbasa
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 29mg Tamale
Iron 1.24mg 1.22mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg Tamale
Sodium 1200mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg Tamale
Vitamin C 14.8mg 1.7mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg Tamale
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 70mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 6.23g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 2.739g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.688g Kielbasa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kielbasa Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Kielbasa
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.834g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.