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Tamale vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Chinese egg rolls different?

  • Tamale is richer in Selenium, and Zinc, while Chinese egg rolls are higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tamale covers your daily need of Selenium 11% more than Chinese egg rolls.
  • Tamale contains 2 times more Zinc than Chinese egg rolls. Tamale contains 1.48mg of Zinc, while Chinese egg rolls contain 0.62mg.

Tamales (Navajo) and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted types were 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 more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +138.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +40.8%
Equal in Sodium - 468
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 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +138.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +40.8%
Equal in Sodium - 468

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.077
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.077

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.6%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +95.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Contains more Other +37%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
Contains more Water +34.6%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +95.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Contains more Other +37%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +714.1%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +714.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +61.4%
Contains more Sucrose +30%
Contains more Glucose +566.7%
Contains more Fructose +329.4%
Contains more Maltose +418.2%
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
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +61.4%
Contains more Sucrose +30%
Contains more Glucose +566.7%
Contains more Fructose +329.4%
Contains more Maltose +418.2%

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 egg rolls
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Chinese egg rolls Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 24.69g Chinese egg rolls
Protein 6.28g 8.28g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 6.12g 11.94g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 18.12g 27.29g Chinese egg rolls
Calories 153kcal 250kcal Chinese egg rolls
Starch 12.27g 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.17g 0.73g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 0.99g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 3.1g 2.6g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 40mg Chinese egg rolls
Iron 1.22mg 1.41mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 85mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 165mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 427mg 468mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.62mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.174mg 0.245mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 6µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.165mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.077mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.725mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.38mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.167mg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.44µg Tamale
Vitamin K 58.9µg Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.066mg Chinese egg rolls
Threonine 0.239mg 0.339mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.296mg Chinese egg rolls
Leucine 0.568mg 0.581mg Chinese egg rolls
Lysine 0.427mg 0.368mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.147mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.318mg 0.331mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.196mg 0.183mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 16mg Chinese egg rolls
Trans Fat 0.103g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.116g Chinese egg rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 3.036g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 5.601g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.02g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.636g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Chinese egg rolls
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
31%
Chinese egg rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
29%
Chinese egg rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/nutrients

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

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