Pork Meat vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork Meat and tamale different?
- Pork Meat is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while tamale is higher in fiber.
- Pork Meat covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 75% more than tamale.
- Pork Meat contains 6 times more selenium than tamale. Pork Meat contains 38.2µg of selenium, while tamale contains 6µg.
- Tamale is lower in cholesterol.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than pork Meat (0).
Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Tamales (Navajo) types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +536.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +383.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1238.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +367.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +393.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +416.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +316.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.95mg | 0.05mg | 75% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 6µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.739mg | 0.143mg | 46% |
| Protein | 26.17g | 6.28g | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.432mg | 1.59mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.387mg | 0.08mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 99mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Choline | 88.9mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 57mg | 427mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.012mg | 0.205mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 131mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.42mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.198g | 2.396g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.334g | 2.739g | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.51g | 6.12g | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 0.54µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.506g | 0.688g | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 153kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.175mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.288mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.229mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.13mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat 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.