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Tamale vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamale and beef sticks

  • Beef sticks are richer than tamale in vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for beef sticks is 92% higher.
  • Tamale contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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
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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 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +134.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.2%
Contains more IronIron +178.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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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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 23% 4.3% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.6%
Contains more WaterWater +256.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.4%
Contains more FatsFats +710.5%
Contains more OtherOther +218.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +647.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +542.4%

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 sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Beef sticks DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.396g 20.8g 84%
Fats 6.12g 49.6g 67%
Sodium 427mg 1531mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 20.47g 44%
Cholesterol 17mg 133mg 39%
Protein 6.28g 21.5g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.436mg 27%
Iron 1.22mg 3.4mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 4.42g 25%
Calories 153kcal 550kcal 20%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1µg 19%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 4.54mg 18%
Phosphorus 99mg 180mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Zinc 1.48mg 2.42mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.141mg 8%
Copper 0.063mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6.8mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.205mg 5%
Carbs 18.12g 5.4g 4%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.086mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 257mg 4%
Calcium 29mg 68mg 4%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.328mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 5.4g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.818mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 1.518mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.454mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.801mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.53mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Beef sticks
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
34%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.404g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.