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Tamale vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamale and Barbecue sauce?

  • Tamale is richer than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Barbecue sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 26% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Barbecue sauce is lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Sauce, barbecue types 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 Iron +90.6%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +395%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +770.6%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Selenium +361.5%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Iron +90.6%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +395%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +770.6%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Selenium +361.5%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains more Copper +14.3%

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.
Tamale
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Contains more Vitamin C +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +665.9%
Contains more Fats +871.4%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +125%
Contains more Other +122.5%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +665.9%
Contains more Fats +871.4%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +125%
Contains more Other +122.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3240.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3240.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +3405.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +570%
Contains more Glucose +7704.8%
Contains more Fructose +8235.3%
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
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +3405.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +570%
Contains more Glucose +7704.8%
Contains more Fructose +8235.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 6.28g 0.82g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 0.63g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 153kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 12.27g 0.35g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 0.99g 33.24g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 0.9g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 1.22mg 0.64mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 20mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 427mg 1027mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.17mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.174mg 0.126mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 1.3µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.6mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.023mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.056mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.597mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.164mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.075mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 2µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
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 17mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.082g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.101g Tamale
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.021g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Barbecue sauce
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
16%
Tamale
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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.

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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