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 cover your daily need for selenium, 64% more than tamale.
- Tamale is lower in sodium.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than pork skins (0).
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +583.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +521.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 6.28g | 61.3g | 110% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 41µg | 64% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 1818mg | 60% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 11.37g | 41% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 31.3g | 39% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 30% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 14.78g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 95mg | 26% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 544kcal | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 3.64g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.283mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.023mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.56mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 0g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.64µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.88mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 29mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 127mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 1.382mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 3.322mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 2.783mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 2.421mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
61.3 g
Fats:
31.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
5.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3683.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +876.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +411.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +305.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.64 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +439.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +429.1% |
