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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +203.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +165% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.8% |
~equal in
Water
~70.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.9% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~2.348g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +24.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +35% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +342.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +511.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 153kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 6.28g | 7.28g |
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| Fats | 6.12g | 4.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.02g | 13.66g |
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| Carbs | 18.12g | 15.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 17mg | |
| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 196mg |
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| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.71mg |
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| Sugar | 0.99g | 3.11g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.87mg |
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| Starch | 12.27g | 9.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 373mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 437IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 41µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.85mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.193mg |
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| Selenium | 6µg | 15.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.528mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.323mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.196g |
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| Choline | 23.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.396g | 2.348g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.739g | 1.758g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.433g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.219mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.578mg |
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| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.164mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.329mg |
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| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.285mg |
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| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.183mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g | 1.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 0.026g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g |
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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
15%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.