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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 for caesar salad is 46% higher.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

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% 26% 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
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
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 6µg 31.4µg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.377mg 27%
Calcium 29mg 233mg 20%
Phosphorus 99mg 231mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.297mg 17%
Protein 6.28g 13.39g 14%
Iron 1.22mg 2.34mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.237mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.396g 4.206g 8%
Copper 0.063mg 0.126mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.4µg 6%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.321mg 6%
Calories 153kcal 265kcal 6%
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g 6%
Starch 12.27g 25.29g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.461g 5%
Fats 6.12g 9.54g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.447mg 5%
Carbs 18.12g 31.5g 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.61mg 4%
Cholesterol 17mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 0.17g 1.13g 1%
Potassium 131mg 170mg 1%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.61mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 2.38g 1%
Sodium 427mg 454mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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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