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, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, 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.
- The glycemic index of scrambled egg 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 426mg | 17mg | 136% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.08mg | 34% |
| Choline | 180.6mg | 33% | |
| Selenium | 22.5µg | 6µg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 176µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 99mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.01µg | 0.54µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.153g | 2.396g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.59mg | 1.22mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.94mg | 0.205mg | 15% |
| Fats | 16.18g | 6.12g | 15% |
| Protein | 13.84g | 6.28g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 427mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.969g | 0.688g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.889g | 2.739g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.043mg | 0.174mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 6% | |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 2.08g | 18.12g | 5% |
| Folate | 29µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Calories | 212kcal | 153kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 2.08g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Potassium | 147mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.64g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.836mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.185mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.913mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.427mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.96mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.325mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 g
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% |
