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Tamale vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Salisbury steak different?

  • Tamale is richer in Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, while Salisbury steak is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Tamale contains 2 times more Zinc than Salisbury steak. Tamale contains 1.48mg of Zinc, while Salisbury steak contains 0.75mg.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

Tamales (Navajo) and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen 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
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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 12% 14% 13% 36% 28% 20% 54% 66% 23% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
~equal in Potassium ~144mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.174mg

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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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% 0.3% 4.6% 0% 15% 27% 25% 12% 30% 51% 4.3% 9.8% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.203mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.131mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.1%
Contains more FatsFats +71.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14.5%
~equal in Water ~74.19g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 9%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +385%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +23.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Salisbury steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Salisbury steak Opinion
Calories 153kcal 149kcal Tamale
Protein 6.28g 6.98g Salisbury steak
Fats 6.12g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 5.78g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 6.78g Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 33mg Tamale
Vitamin D 1IU Salisbury steak
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Tamale
Calcium 29mg 47mg Salisbury steak
Potassium 131mg 144mg Salisbury steak
Iron 1.22mg 0.95mg Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0.26g Salisbury steak
Fiber 3.1g 1g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.083mg Salisbury steak
Zinc 1.48mg 0.75mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g 2.53g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 127mg Salisbury steak
Sodium 427mg 509mg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Salisbury steak
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg Salisbury steak
Manganese 0.174mg 0.174mg
Selenium 6µg 7.5µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.059mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.118mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.32mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.203mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.131mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.41µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.7µg Salisbury steak
Folate 15µg 13µg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.284g Tamale
Choline 46.8mg Salisbury steak
Saturated Fat 2.396g 3.982g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.483g Salisbury steak
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0g Tamale
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.057g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Salisbury steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Tamale
16%
Salisbury steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
31%
Salisbury steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak 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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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