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Tamale vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Chinese lemon chicken

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Fiber, yet Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tamale is 18% higher.
  • Tamale contains 3 times more Fiber than Chinese lemon chicken. Tamale contains 3.1g of Fiber, while Chinese lemon chicken contains 1g.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken.

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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% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.22mg

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +390.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.053mg

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
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89%
Contains more FatsFats +121.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.7%
~equal in Other ~1.28g

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
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +784.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.749g

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
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +19.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +633.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1162.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +652.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +794.1%
~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 lemon chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 153kcal 252kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 6.28g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 6.12g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 15.02g 19.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 18.12g 20.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 17mg 32mg Tamale
Vitamin D 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Tamale
Calcium 29mg 40mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 131mg 161mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 1.22mg
Sugar 0.99g 8.18g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.04mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.51mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g 10.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 136mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 427mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin E 0mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.174mg 0.089mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.053mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.07mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.11µg Tamale
Vitamin K 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 15µg 9µg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.068g Tamale
Choline 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 2.749g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.239mg 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.568mg 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.427mg 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.15mg 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.318mg 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.196mg 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 0.17g 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Chinese lemon chicken
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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.