Tamale vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tamale and crab stick
- Tamale is higher in zinc, fiber, iron, manganese, and vitamin B3, yet crab stick is higher in selenium and phosphorus.
- Crab stick covers your daily selenium needs 30% more than tamale.
- Tamale contains 16 times more manganese than crab stick. While tamale contains 0.174mg of manganese, crab stick contains only 0.011mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in crab stick is lower.
- The glycemic index of crab stick is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +123.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +348.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1481.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1230.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.8% |
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Water
~74.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +896% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
3.5 g
Sucrose:
2.95 g
Glucose:
2.68 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +250.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +637.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1176.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +264.7% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 6µg | 22.3µg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 282mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.5g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.216g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.39mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.46g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.275g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 529mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.143g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 7.62g | 3% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 95kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.032mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 15g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.57µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 6.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | N/A |
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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