Tamale vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamale and lamb different?
- Tamale is higher in fiber; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 84% higher.
- Lamb has less sodium.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than tamale (82).
Tamales (Navajo) and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +690.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +201.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +318.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +222% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +372.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +290.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.5% |
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 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 | 2.55µg | 84% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 26.4µg | 37% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 24.52g | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 6.66mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 8.83g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 97mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 4.46mg | 27% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 20.94g | 23% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 8.82g | 15% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 72mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 188mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.66mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.88mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.022mg | 7% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 294kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.119mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 0g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 131mg | 310mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 1.51g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.434g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins