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Tamale vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamale and beef noodle soup?

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, and selenium than beef noodle soup.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 19% higher.
  • Beef noodle soup has 10 times less fiber than tamale. Tamale has 3.1g of fiber, while beef noodle soup has 0.3g.
  • Beef noodle soup is lower in cholesterol.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than beef noodle soup (42).

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water types in this comparison.

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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.
Tamale
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 2.4% 3.5% 17% 20% 17% 8.1% 42% 14% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +227.5%
Contains more IronIron +177.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +421.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 1.7% 10% 0% 7% 5.5% 8% 4.8% 3.5% 10% 2% 6% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +274.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +575%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
4
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.4%
Contains more FatsFats +397.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +453.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Beef noodle soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.08µg 19%
Fiber 3.1g 0.3g 11%
Phosphorus 99mg 19mg 11%
Iron 1.22mg 0.44mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.015mg 10%
Protein 6.28g 1.93g 9%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.455g 9%
Fats 6.12g 1.23g 8%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.62mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.425mg 7%
Calories 153kcal 34kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.495g 6%
Magnesium 22mg 3mg 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 2mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Carbs 18.12g 3.58g 5%
Selenium 6µg 3µg 5%
Sodium 427mg 325mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.024mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.5mg 3%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.109mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.195g 3%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.028mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Choline 7mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 3.28g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 1.03g N/A
Copper 0.063mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Beef noodle soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Tamale
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
14%
Beef noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.