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Tamale vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Foie gras different?

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Tamale.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 369% higher.
  • Tamale has less Saturated Fat.

Tamales (Navajo) and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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.
Tamale
Tamale
4
:
6
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Calcium +141.4%
Contains more Iron +350.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Copper +534.9%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Calcium +141.4%
Contains more Iron +350.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Copper +534.9%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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
Tamale
2
:
8
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1640.7%
Tamale
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%
Foie gras
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1640.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains more Carbs +288%
Contains more Water +83.9%
Contains more Protein +81.5%
Contains more Fats +616.3%
Contains more Other +121%
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Foie gras
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Carbs +288%
Contains more Water +83.9%
Contains more Protein +81.5%
Contains more Fats +616.3%
Contains more Other +121%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +835%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +835%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 4.67g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 6.12g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 18.12g 4.67g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Foie gras
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 1.22mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 131mg 138mg Foie gras
Sodium 427mg 697mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.92mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.174mg 0.12mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.06mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.239mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.568mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.427mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.15mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.318mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.196mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 17mg 150mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 14.45g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.84g Foie gras
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Foie gras
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
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.054g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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
  2. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.