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Tamale vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamale and jerky different?

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, and potassium than tamale.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 72% higher.
  • Tamale has less cholesterol.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than tamale (82).

Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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
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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.7%
Contains more IronIron +344.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +448%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%

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%
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +793.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.732mg

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.7%
Contains more WaterWater +191.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.7%
Contains more FatsFats +318.3%
Contains more OtherOther +395.7%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +312.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 427mg 2081mg 72%
Zinc 1.48mg 8.11mg 60%
Protein 6.28g 33.2g 54%
Iron 1.22mg 5.42mg 53%
Phosphorus 99mg 407mg 44%
Saturated fat 2.396g 10.85g 38%
Fats 6.12g 25.6g 30%
Folate 15µg 134µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 11.305g 21%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.99µg 19%
Copper 0.063mg 0.227mg 18%
Potassium 131mg 597mg 14%
Calories 153kcal 410kcal 13%
Cholesterol 17mg 48mg 10%
Selenium 6µg 10.7µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.154mg 9%
Magnesium 22mg 51mg 7%
Fiber 3.1g 1.8g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.142mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.179mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg 3%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.111mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.011g 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Carbs 18.12g 11g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.163mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.732mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Calcium 29mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 9g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Tamale
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1654mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.