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Tamale vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamale and Orange chicken?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, and Fiber, while Orange chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6.
  • Orange chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 20% higher.
  • Orange chicken has 4 times less Fiber than Tamale. Tamale has 3.1g of Fiber, while Orange chicken has 0.8g.
  • Tamale is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken types in this comparison.

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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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.1%
Contains more IronIron +29.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +170%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.8%

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
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more WaterWater +40.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.3%
Contains more FatsFats +107.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24%
Contains more OtherOther +42.8%

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
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +784.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.422g

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
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +16.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2975%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +294.1%
~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 Orange 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 Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 153kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Protein 6.28g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 6.12g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.9mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 21.66g Orange chicken
Carbs 18.12g 22.46g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 17mg 61mg Tamale
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Tamale
Calcium 29mg 14mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 1.22mg 0.94mg Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 13.6g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 0.8g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.042mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 1.13mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g 10.5g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 427mg 553mg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.174mg 0.087mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.043mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.2µg Tamale
Vitamin K 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 15µg 10µg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.053g Tamale
Choline 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.422g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.239mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.568mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.427mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.15mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.318mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.196mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.17g 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Orange 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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange 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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients

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

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