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Tamale vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamale and chicken meat?

  • Tamale is richer in fiber and vitamin B12, while chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 43% higher.
  • Chicken meat is lower in sodium.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than chicken meat (0).

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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
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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +770%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Iron ~1.26mg
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more OtherOther +-494.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +334.7%
Contains more FatsFats +122.2%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +331.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 8.487mg 43%
Protein 6.28g 27.3g 42%
Selenium 6µg 23.9µg 33%
Cholesterol 17mg 88mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.4mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.03mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 2.97g 15%
Sodium 427mg 82mg 15%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Fats 6.12g 13.6g 12%
Phosphorus 99mg 182mg 12%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.3µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.168mg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.02mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 5.34g 7%
Saturated fat 2.396g 3.79g 6%
Carbs 18.12g 0g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Calories 153kcal 239kcal 4%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.94mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 223mg 3%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.063mg 1%
Iron 1.22mg 1.26mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 0g N/A
Copper 0.063mg 0.066mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.802mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.