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Tamale vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamale and liverwurst different?

  • Liverwurst is higher than tamale in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 538% more than tamale.
  • Tamale is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than liverwurst (28).

Tamales (Navajo) and Liverwurst spread types were 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
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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +625.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +866.7%

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1339%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2392.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.1%
Contains more FatsFats +315.8%
Contains more OtherOther +99.3%

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +348.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Liverwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 13.46µg 538%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Selenium 6µg 58µg 95%
Iron 1.22mg 8.85mg 95%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.03mg 73%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 2.95mg 55%
Saturated fat 2.396g 9.925g 34%
Cholesterol 17mg 118mg 34%
Fats 6.12g 25.45g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 12.286g 24%
Copper 0.063mg 0.24mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.272mg 19%
Phosphorus 99mg 230mg 19%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 4.3mg 17%
Protein 6.28g 12.38g 12%
Sodium 427mg 700mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 2.427g 12%
Calories 153kcal 305kcal 8%
Zinc 1.48mg 2.3mg 7%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.19mg 4%
Carbs 18.12g 5.89g 4%
Folate 15µg 30µg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3.5mg 2%
Fiber 3.1g 2.5g 2%
Calcium 29mg 22mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 170mg 1%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.155mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.448mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst 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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.