Salsa vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salsa and tamale
- Salsa is higher in iron and vitamin A, yet tamale is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Tamale covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 23% more than salsa.
- The amount of saturated fat in salsa is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +770.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 CVitamin C | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.22mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 6.28g | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.1g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 7g | 18.12g | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 131mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 1.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.59mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 430mg | 427mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +318.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2960% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17018.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +543% |
