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Tamale vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamale and italian sausage raw

  • Tamale has more fiber; however, italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily need for saturated fat, 44% more than tamale.
  • Tamale has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.18mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2687.7%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.9%
Contains more FatsFats +411.9%
Contains more OtherOther +94.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +423.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.568mg 43%
Saturated fat 2.396g 11.27g 40%
Fats 6.12g 31.33g 39%
Selenium 6µg 24.8µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 14.34g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 4.03g 22%
Cholesterol 17mg 76mg 20%
Protein 6.28g 14.25g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.91µg 15%
Sodium 427mg 731mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.3mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.25mg 10%
Calories 153kcal 346kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.168mg 7%
Carbs 18.12g 0.65g 6%
Phosphorus 99mg 142mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.51mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.058mg 5%
Potassium 131mg 253mg 4%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.79mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Copper 0.063mg 0.08mg 2%
Iron 1.22mg 1.18mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2mg 0%
Net carbs 15.02g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.411mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Tamale
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.874g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.