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Tamale vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamale and bratwurst different?

  • Tamale is higher in fiber; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 89% higher.
  • Tamale has less sodium.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index (28) than tamale (82).

Tamales (Navajo) and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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.
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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +314.3%
Contains more IronIron +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +324.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +394.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +806%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.3%
Contains more FatsFats +330.4%
Contains more OtherOther +103.6%

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +192.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2.67µg 89%
Fats 6.12g 26.34g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.38mg 28%
Cholesterol 17mg 78mg 20%
Sodium 427mg 848mg 18%
Saturated fat 2.396g 6.08g 17%
Selenium 6µg 14.1µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 8g 13%
Protein 6.28g 12.2g 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.69mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.11mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.213mg 10%
Zinc 1.48mg 2.47mg 9%
Calories 153kcal 297kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.58g 6%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.041mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Carbs 18.12g 2g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.2mg 4%
Phosphorus 99mg 130mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 283mg 4%
Iron 1.22mg 1mg 3%
Folate 15µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 7mg 2%
Copper 0.063mg 0.08mg 2%
Net carbs 15.02g 2g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.395mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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.
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.