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Tamale vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamale and lobster Raw

  • Tamale is richer in fiber and iron, yet lobster Raw is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for lobster Raw is 143% higher.
  • Lobster Raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Lobster Raw has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw.

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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
2
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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more IronIron +369.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2041.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +960%
~equal in Sodium ~423mg

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
5
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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +606.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.591mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +716%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.9%
Contains more OtherOther +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1145%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.063mg 1.349mg 143%
Selenium 6µg 63.6µg 105%
Cholesterol 17mg 127mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.25µg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.449mg 25%
Protein 6.28g 16.52g 20%
Zinc 1.48mg 3.53mg 19%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Iron 1.22mg 0.26mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.181g 10%
Phosphorus 99mg 161mg 9%
Fats 6.12g 0.75g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.22g 6%
Calcium 29mg 84mg 6%
Carbs 18.12g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.87mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.014mg 5%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.056mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 0g 5%
Calories 153kcal 77kcal 4%
Magnesium 22mg 38mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.104mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.296g 3%
Potassium 131mg 200mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.99g 0g N/A
Sodium 427mg 423mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.591mg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.413mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.