Pork vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork and Tamale different?
- Pork is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Tamale is richer in Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork is 71% higher.
- Pork contains 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Tamale. While Pork contains 0.877mg of Vitamin B1, Tamale contains only 0.05mg.
- Tamale has less Cholesterol.
Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Tamales (Navajo) are the varieties 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 | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +655% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1833.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1654% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +301.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +240.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +224.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +29.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +183.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +335% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +126% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.2% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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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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| Calories | 242kcal | 153kcal |
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| Protein | 27.32g | 6.28g |
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| Fats | 13.92g | 6.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 15.02g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 18.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 423mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.22mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.99g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.48mg |
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| Starch | 12.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 62mg | 427mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 1.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.54µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 93.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.23g | 2.396g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.19g | 2.739g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.688g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.271mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0.568mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.275mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.318mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.196mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g |
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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
56%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.834g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork 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.