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Tamale vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamale and Mortadella?

  • Tamale is higher in Fiber, and Manganese, yet Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11763% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tamale is lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Mortadella, beef, pork types 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.
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Manganese +480%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +276.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Copper - 0.06
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 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Manganese +480%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +276.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +174.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
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 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +174.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +494.1%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Protein +160.7%
Contains more Fats +314.9%
Contains more Other +109.4%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +494.1%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Protein +160.7%
Contains more Fats +314.9%
Contains more Other +109.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.5%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 3.05g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 6.12g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 18.12g 3.05g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 18mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 97mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 163mg Mortadella
Sodium 427mg 1246mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.063mg 0.06mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.03mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.13mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 3µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.239mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.568mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.427mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.15mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.318mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.196mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 17mg 56mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 9.51g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 819mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.114g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.