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Taco vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Tamale different?

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat than Tamale.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco is 16% higher.
  • Tamale has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Tamales (Navajo) are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Taco
Taco
9
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +206.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +43.1%
Contains more Selenium +53.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.22
Equal in Sodium - 427
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +206.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +43.1%
Contains more Selenium +53.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.22
Equal in Sodium - 427

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.
Taco
Taco
7
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59
Taco
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
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 Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
4
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +107.5%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 +41.1%
Contains more Fats +107.5%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Starch +20.5%
Contains more Fructose +76.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.4
Equal in Glucose - 0.21
Taco
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +20.5%
Contains more Fructose +76.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.4
Equal in Glucose - 0.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 15.02g Taco
Protein 8.86g 6.28g Taco
Fats 12.7g 6.12g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 18.12g Taco
Calories 226kcal 153kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g 12.27g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0.17g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0.99g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 3.1g Taco
Calcium 89mg 29mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 32mg 22mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 99mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 131mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 427mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 1.48mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.063mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.174mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 6µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.59mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 19µg 15µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.54µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 28mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.467g Tamale
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.396g Tamale
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.739g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.688g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.029g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
23%
Taco
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.988g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.