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Tamale vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Chicken sandwich different?

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken sandwich is 38% higher.
  • Tamale contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. While Tamale contains 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken sandwich contains only 0.13µg.
  • Tamale has less Sodium.

Tamales (Navajo) and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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.
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +142.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.9%
Contains more Potassium +87%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +231.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Copper - 0.067
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +142.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.9%
Contains more Potassium +87%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +231.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Copper - 0.067

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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Contains more Vitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.8%
Contains more Folate +213.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.8%
Contains more Folate +213.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.1%
Contains more Protein +159.2%
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.3%
Contains more Other +95.7%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Water +39.1%
Contains more Protein +159.2%
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.3%
Contains more Other +95.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +361.8%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +361.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +34.5%
Contains more Sucrose +187.5%
Contains more Glucose +276.2%
Contains more Fructose +470.6%
Contains more Maltose +231.8%
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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +34.5%
Contains more Sucrose +187.5%
Contains more Glucose +276.2%
Contains more Fructose +470.6%
Contains more Maltose +231.8%

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 sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 6.28g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 6.12g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 18.12g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 153kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 12.27g 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.17g 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.99g 3.64g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.4g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.22mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 99mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 131mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 427mg 753mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.61mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.174mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 6µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.8mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 15µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.13µg Tamale
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.03g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tamale
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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