Steak vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between steak and tamale
- Steak is richer than tamale in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 69% higher.
- Steak contains 5 times more selenium than tamale. Steak contains 31.8µg of selenium, while tamale contains 6µg.
- Tamale contains less cholesterol.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than tamale.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 | +113% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +328.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +430% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +276.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +249.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +307.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.54µg | 69% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 6µg | 47% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.48mg | 44% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 6.28g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 2.396g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.143mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 1.59mg | 22% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 6.12g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 17mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.08mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 2.739g | 16% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 427mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.22mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 279mg | 131mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.688g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +295.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +234.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.6% |
