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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 for 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.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more IronIron +71.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.1%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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%
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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.074mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.528mg

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
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 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
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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
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
Tamale
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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 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.
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 6µg 15.9µg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.33µg 9%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg 6%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.87mg 6%
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g 6%
Calcium 29mg 88mg 6%
Iron 1.22mg 0.71mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Copper 0.063mg 0.09mg 3%
Folate 15µg 24µg 2%
Potassium 131mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.07mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 1.758g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.433g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.122mg 2%
Phosphorus 99mg 115mg 2%
Sodium 427mg 373mg 2%
Fats 6.12g 4.92g 2%
Protein 6.28g 7.28g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.323mg 2%
Fructose 0.17g 1.04g 1%
Calories 153kcal 135kcal 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.5mg 1%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.193mg 1%
Starch 12.27g 9.83g 1%
Carbs 18.12g 15.36g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 13.66g N/A
Cholesterol 17mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.074mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.528mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Saturated fat 2.396g 2.348g 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Lasagne
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
18%
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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