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Tamale vs. Cutlet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamale and cutlet

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, cutlet is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, and fiber.
  • Cutlet covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 154% more than tamale.
  • Cutlet has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared.

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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
8
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%
Cutlet
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.6% 9.3% 64% 0% 27% 24% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +48%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.1%

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
4
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%
Cutlet
4
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% 362% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 115% 0% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1553.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Cutlet
1
23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +308%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.2%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +270.9%
~equal in Water ~66.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
1
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Cutlet
2
23% 15% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1269.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Cutlet DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 26.29mg 154%
Vitamin E 0mg 18.09mg 121%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.33mg 96%
Protein 6.28g 23.29g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.5mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.3g 10%
Manganese 0.174mg 8%
Fats 6.12g 1.5g 7%
Copper 0.063mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.2g 6%
Phosphorus 99mg 56mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Iron 1.22mg 1.7mg 6%
Fiber 3.1g 4.5g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 3mg 5%
Zinc 1.48mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 4%
Carbs 18.12g 7.3g 4%
Folate 15µg 2µg 3%
Sodium 427mg 371mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Calories 153kcal 117kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.8g 1%
Potassium 131mg 105mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 2.8g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0.2g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Cutlet
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
99%
Cutlet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
18%
Cutlet

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cutlet
Cutlet contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cutlet
Cutlet 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 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

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

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