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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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
3
:
7
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Manganese +152.2%
Equal in Calcium - 29
Equal in Potassium - 131
Pork skins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Manganese +152.2%
Equal in Calcium - 29
Equal in Potassium - 131

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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
8
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59
Pork skins
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Tamale
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
3
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +876.1%
Contains more Fats +411.4%
Contains more Other +305.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3683.3%
Pork skins
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Tamale
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 +876.1%
Contains more Fats +411.4%
Contains more Other +305.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3683.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Pork skins
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 61.3g 6.28g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 6.12g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 544kcal 153kcal Pork skins
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0g 0.99g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 30mg 29mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 85mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 127mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 1818mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 0.56mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.094mg 0.063mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 41µg 6µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg Tamale
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
Folate 0µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.54µg 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
Cholesterol 95mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 11.37g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 2.739g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.688g Pork skins
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins 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
20%
Pork skins
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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.