Tamale vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamale and barbecue chicken different?
- Tamale is richer in fiber and manganese, while barbecue chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
- Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 37% more than tamale.
- Tamale is lower in saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than barbecue chicken (10).
Tamales (Navajo) and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +28.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3380% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +20.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +260.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15000% |
Contains more OtherOther | +56.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +146.4% |
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Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +196.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +900% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +425% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +325% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Cholesterol | 17mg | 127mg | 37% |
Protein | 6.28g | 22.51g | 32% |
Selenium | 6µg | 22µg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 5.732mg | 26% |
Phosphorus | 99mg | 218mg | 17% |
Fats | 6.12g | 15.08g | 14% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.227mg | 11% |
Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 2.038g | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 6.446g | 9% |
Saturated fat | 2.396g | 3.927g | 7% |
Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.005mg | 7% |
Carbs | 18.12g | 0.12g | 6% |
Starch | 12.27g | 0g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.191mg | 4% |
Calories | 153kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
Sodium | 427mg | 335mg | 4% |
Potassium | 131mg | 255mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.78mg | 3% |
Iron | 1.22mg | 0.95mg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.47µg | 3% |
Copper | 0.063mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
Folate | 15µg | 8µg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
Calcium | 29mg | 16mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 15.02g | 0.12g | N/A |
Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.99g | 0.12g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.568mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.427mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.318mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0.04g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
15%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%

41%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.531g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.