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Scrambled egg vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Scrambled egg and Tamale

  • Scrambled egg is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Tamale is higher in Fiber.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 136% more than Tamale.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tamale is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, egg, scrambled 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.
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
8
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +112.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +304.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.063
Scrambled egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +112.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +304.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.063

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.
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
11
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +657.1%
Scrambled egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
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 C +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +657.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
2
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3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +120.4%
Contains more Fats +164.4%
Contains more Carbs +771.2%
Contains more Other +15%
Equal in Water - 68.1
Scrambled egg
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 +120.4%
Contains more Fats +164.4%
Contains more Carbs +771.2%
Contains more Other +15%
Equal in Water - 68.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
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1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.1%
Scrambled egg
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 2.08g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 13.84g 6.28g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 6.12g Scrambled egg
Carbs 2.08g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 212kcal 153kcal Scrambled egg
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 1.64g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 57mg 29mg Scrambled egg
Iron 2.59mg 1.22mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 242mg 99mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 147mg 131mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 187mg 427mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.66mg 1.48mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.067mg 0.063mg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.043mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 22.5µg 6µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.7mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.08mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.205mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.143mg Scrambled egg
Folate 29µg 15µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0.54µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.052mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg 0.239mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.271mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg 0.568mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg 0.15mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.275mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg 0.318mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg 0.196mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 426mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 6.153g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 2.739g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 0.688g Scrambled egg
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
Scrambled egg 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
43%
Scrambled egg
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.757g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.