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Lasagne vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lasagne and Tamale

  • Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin E, yet Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lasagne is 18% higher.
  • Tamale contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared 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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
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 CalciumCalcium +203.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165%
Contains more IronIron +71.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.174mg

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 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
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 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.59mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 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 +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%
Contains more FatsFats +24.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%
~equal in Water ~68.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 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 +55.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.396g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +35%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +342.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +511.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +24.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Tamale Opinion
Calories 135kcal 153kcal Tamale
Protein 7.28g 6.28g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 6.12g Tamale
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.7mg Lasagne
Net carbs 13.66g 15.02g Tamale
Carbs 15.36g 18.12g Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 17mg
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 88mg 29mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 131mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 3.11g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.09mg 0.063mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 9.83g 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 115mg 99mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 427mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.174mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 6µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.05mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.205mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 15µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Tamale
Choline 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.348g 2.396g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.688g Tamale
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.052mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.578mg 0.568mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.427mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.15mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.275mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.183mg 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 1.04g 0.17g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.029g Tamale
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne 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
19%
Lasagne
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (17 mg)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.