Tamale vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tamale and hamburgers?
- Tamale is higher in fiber, yet hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and folate.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 38% more.
- Tamale has 3 times more fiber than hamburgers. While tamale has 3.1g of fiber, hamburgers have only 0.9g.
- The amount of saturated fat in tamale is lower.
- The glycemic index of hamburgers is lower.
We used Tamales (Navajo) and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types 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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +251.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +334% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +273.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +81.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +452.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1094.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +172.7% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 1.44µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 5.365mg | 24% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 17.08g | 22% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 2.88mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.217mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 2.87mg | 13% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 14.36g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 5.096g | 12% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 56µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 47mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.9g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 5.495g | 7% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 295kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 102mg | 7% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.203mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.091mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 226mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.217mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 2.03g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.38g | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 24.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 414mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 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
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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)