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Tamale vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamale and Chinese cuisine

  • Tamale has more Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat, 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 Saturated Fat than Tamale. Tamale has 2.396g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese cuisine has 0.978g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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%
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.5mg
~equal in Sodium ~409mg

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
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%
~equal in Other ~1.51g

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
23% 28% 49%
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
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
43% 28% 16% 13%
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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 153kcal 105kcal Tamale
Protein 6.28g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 6.12g 5.3g Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 15.02g 5.79g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 7.29g Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Tamale
Calcium 29mg 22mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.22mg 1.11mg Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 2.41g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.5g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.049mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 12.27g 1.82g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 76mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.174mg 0.147mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.033mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.055mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.32mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.48µg Tamale
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 15µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Tamale
Choline 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 1.217g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.239mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.568mg 0.525mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.15mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.318mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.196mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.17g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Chinese cuisine
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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