Tamale vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamale and fajita
- Tamale has more fiber; however, fajita is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Fajita covers your daily phosphorus needs 25% more than tamale.
- Tamale contains less sodium.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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 IronIron | +23.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +254.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +712.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +195.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
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Fats
~5.73g
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Water
~70.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 6.28g | 18.56g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 277mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 88mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 4.779mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 16.7µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.387mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 799mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.213mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.726mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 284mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 2.23g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 1.596g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 1.089g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.99mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 2.333g | 1% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 135kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.37mg | 1% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 5.73g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.54µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.01g | 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
15%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita 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.