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Tamale vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Caesar salad

  • Caesar salad is richer than Tamale in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 46% higher.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +703.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +91.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +423.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.61mg
~equal in Sodium ~454mg

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
4
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% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +654%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +56.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.2%
Contains more FatsFats +55.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +106.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +366.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +564.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +659.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 153kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Protein 6.28g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 6.12g 9.54g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 29.8g Caesar salad
Carbs 18.12g 31.5g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 17mg 24mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 29mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 131mg 170mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.22mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 0.99g 4.02g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.48mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 12.27g 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 99mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 427mg 454mg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.174mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 6µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.4µg Tamale
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 15µg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 4.206g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 2.38g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.461g Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.239mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.568mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.427mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.15mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.318mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.196mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 0.17g 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

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

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