Tamale vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamale and fettuccine different?
- Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat than fettuccine.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tamale is 23% higher.
- Tamale contains 15 times more zinc than fettuccine. While tamale contains 1.48mg of zinc, fettuccine contains only 0.1mg.
- Fettuccine has less saturated fat.
- Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index (47) than tamale (82).
Tamales (Navajo) and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +296% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.2% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.7% |
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Protein
~6.2g
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
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +204.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 25mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 166mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.6mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.9g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 99kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.45mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.8mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 14g | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 168mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 6.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 12g | N/A |
| Calcium | 29mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 1.3g | N/A |
| 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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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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.