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Tamale vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamale and corned beef

  • Tamale is richer in fiber, yet corned beef is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, copper, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for corned beef is 49% higher.
  • Tamale contains less sodium.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +262.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.7%
Contains more IronIron +52.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +446.7%

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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +201.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3755.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.3%
Contains more FatsFats +210.1%
Contains more OtherOther +87.7%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.67g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Corned beef DV% diff.
Selenium 6µg 32.8µg 49%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.63µg 45%
Zinc 1.48mg 4.58mg 28%
Cholesterol 17mg 98mg 27%
Sodium 427mg 973mg 24%
Protein 6.28g 18.17g 24%
Fats 6.12g 18.98g 20%
Saturated fat 2.396g 6.34g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 9.22g 16%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Copper 0.063mg 0.154mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.03mg 9%
Iron 1.22mg 1.86mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.17mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.23mg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.022mg 7%
Carbs 18.12g 0.47g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Calories 153kcal 251kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.42mg 4%
Phosphorus 99mg 125mg 4%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.026mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 12mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 0.47g N/A
Potassium 131mg 145mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.67g 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.58mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.944g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.