Tamale vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between tamale and chinese cuisine
- Tamale has more fiber; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
- Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin C needs 11% more than tamale.
- Chinese cuisine has 2 times less carbs than tamale. Tamale has 18.12g of carbs, while chinese cuisine has 7.29g.
- Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables.
Infographic
Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +582.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.029g | 0.264g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 11.6mg | 11% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.803g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 2.13g | 10% |
| Folate | 15µg | 45µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.978g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.443mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 7.29g | 4% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 1.82g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 1.217g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.48µg | 3% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 105kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 7.08g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.32mg | 2% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 5.3g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.11mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 409mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.147mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 6.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.1g | 6.7g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 244kcal | 148kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 65g | 95g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.4 | 3.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 3 IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.55g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +574.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +192.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +228.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +223.5% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
