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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 from Jerky is 72% higher.
  • Tamale has less Cholesterol.

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
Tamale
3
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +45%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Contains more Iron +344.3%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Potassium +355.7%
Contains more Zinc +448%
Contains more Copper +260.3%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +45%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Contains more Iron +344.3%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Potassium +355.7%
Contains more Zinc +448%
Contains more Copper +260.3%
Contains more Selenium +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
Tamale
2
:
9
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.732
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%
Jerky
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% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.732

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Water +191.5%
Contains more Protein +428.7%
Contains more Fats +318.3%
Contains more Other +395.7%
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
Jerky
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 Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Water +191.5%
Contains more Protein +428.7%
Contains more Fats +318.3%
Contains more Other +395.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.9%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 9.2g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 6.12g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 18.12g 11g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 9g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.8g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 20mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 22mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 99mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 131mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 427mg 2081mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.063mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.174mg 0.111mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.163mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 15µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
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 48mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 10.85g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.011g Jerky
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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.