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Tamale vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Pork skins different?

  • Tamale is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Pork skins are higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork skins covers your daily need of Selenium 64% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale is lower in Sodium.

Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, pork skins, plain 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
Tamale
7
:
3
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Manganese +152.2%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 127
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Pork skins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Manganese +152.2%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 127

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
Tamale
4
:
8
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.549
Tamale
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%
Pork skins
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.549

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3683.3%
Contains more Protein +876.1%
Contains more Fats +411.4%
Contains more Other +305.8%
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Pork skins
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3683.3%
Contains more Protein +876.1%
Contains more Fats +411.4%
Contains more Other +305.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.1%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Pork skins
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Pork skins
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 Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 0g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 6.12g 31.3g Pork skins
Carbs 18.12g 0g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 30mg Pork skins
Iron 1.22mg 0.88mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 85mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 127mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 1818mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.56mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.174mg 0.069mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.549mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.023mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.239mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.271mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.568mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.427mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.15mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.318mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.196mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 17mg 95mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 11.37g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.64g Pork skins
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Pork skins
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
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.974g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins 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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.