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.
| 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% |
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% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 153kcal | 544kcal |
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| Protein | 6.28g | 61.3g |
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| Fats | 6.12g | 31.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.02g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 18.12g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 95mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.88mg |
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| Sugar | 0.99g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.094mg |
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| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.56mg |
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| Starch | 12.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 85mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 1818mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.53mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.069mg |
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| Selenium | 6µg | 41µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.549mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.64µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 164.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.396g | 11.37g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.739g | 14.78g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 3.64g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.118mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 1.823mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 1.382mg |
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| Leucine | 0.568mg | 3.322mg |
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| Lysine | 0.427mg | 2.783mg |
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| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 1.94mg |
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| Valine | 0.318mg | 2.421mg |
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| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.725mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.974g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.