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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 from 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.

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 Iron +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +296%
Contains more Zinc +1380%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +296%
Contains more Zinc +1380%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Equal in Calcium - 28

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.2
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Tamale Fettuccine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 12g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 6.2g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 2.7g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 14g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 99kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 1.3g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 2g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 28mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 0.6mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 6mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 25mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 168mg Fettuccine
Sodium 427mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 1.48mg 0.1mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg Tamale
Vitamin E 0mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.07mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.05mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 14mg Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.9g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.9g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.4g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamale Fettuccine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tamale
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
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.

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.