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Pork skins vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork skins and Tamale different?

  • Pork skins are richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Tamale is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Pork skins covers your daily need of Selenium 64% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale is lower in Cholesterol.

Snacks, pork skins, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
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 CopperCopper +49.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +583.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +38.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.2%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~131mg

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.59mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 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 +876.1%
Contains more FatsFats +411.4%
Contains more OtherOther +305.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3683.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 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 +439.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Tamale Opinion
Calories 544kcal 153kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 6.28g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 6.12g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 0g 15.02g Tamale
Carbs 0g 18.12g Tamale
Cholesterol 95mg 17mg Tamale
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 30mg 29mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 131mg Tamale
Iron 0.88mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 0g 0.99g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.094mg 0.063mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.56mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 85mg 99mg Tamale
Sodium 1818mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 41µg 6µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.05mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.08mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.205mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.54µg Pork skins
Folate 0µg 15µg Tamale
Choline 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 2.739g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.688g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.052mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.239mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.271mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.568mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.427mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.15mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.275mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.318mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.196mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins 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
26%
Pork skins
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.974g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.