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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
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 CalciumCalcium +96.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +112.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +304.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.063mg

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 11% 41% 19% 33% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Tamale
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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 CVitamin C +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +657.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 +120.4%
Contains more FatsFats +164.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +771.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
~equal in Water ~68.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 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 +115%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 212kcal 153kcal Scrambled egg
Protein 13.84g 6.28g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 6.12g Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.7mg Scrambled egg
Net carbs 2.08g 15.02g Tamale
Carbs 2.08g 18.12g Tamale
Cholesterol 426mg 17mg Tamale
Vitamin D 46IU Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 57mg 29mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 147mg 131mg Scrambled egg
Iron 2.59mg 1.22mg Scrambled egg
Sugar 1.64g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.067mg 0.063mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.66mg 1.48mg Scrambled egg
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 242mg 99mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 187mg 427mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 176µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.043mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 22.5µg 6µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0.54µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg Scrambled egg
Folate 29µg 15µg Scrambled egg
Choline 180.6mg Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 2.739g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 0.688g 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
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
Scrambled egg 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
47%
Scrambled egg
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
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.