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Tamale vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Lasagne

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lasagne is 18% higher.
  • Tamale contains 2 times more Fiber than Lasagne. Tamale contains 3.1g of Fiber, while Lasagne contains 1.7g.
  • Tamale contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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
3
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Contains more Iron +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Calcium +203.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +165%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Calcium +203.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +165%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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
4
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.528
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.528

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
:
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Water - 70.87
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Water - 70.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
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Contains more Starch +24.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +35%
Contains more Glucose +342.9%
Contains more Fructose +511.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +24.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +35%
Contains more Glucose +342.9%
Contains more Fructose +511.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 13.66g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 6.12g 4.92g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 15.36g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 135kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g 9.83g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0.99g 3.11g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.22mg 0.71mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 131mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 427mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 1.48mg 0.87mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.174mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 6µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.074mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.528mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.122mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.33µg Tamale
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.239mg 0.219mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.224mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.427mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.15mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.318mg 0.285mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.183mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 17mg
Trans Fat 0.196g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 1.758g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.433g Tamale
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.026g Tamale
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Lasagne
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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (17 mg)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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