Tamale vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tamale and fish sandwiches
- Tamale has more zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, fish sandwiches have more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B12.
- Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 22% more.
- Tamale has 3 times more fiber than fish sandwiches. Tamale has 3.1g of fiber, while fish sandwiches have 1g.
- Tamale is lower in sodium.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index than fish sandwiches.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.
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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 ZincZinc | +202% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +23% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +104.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +206.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 6.257g | 37% |
Selenium | 6µg | 18µg | 22% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.21mg | 13% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
Fats | 6.12g | 12.45g | 10% |
Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.49mg | 9% |
Folate | 15µg | 46µg | 8% |
Protein | 6.28g | 10.29g | 8% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 1g | 8% |
Sodium | 427mg | 602mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 35mg | 6% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.68µg | 6% |
Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
Calories | 153kcal | 257kcal | 5% |
Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.264mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 2.15mg | 4% |
Iron | 1.22mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
Carbs | 18.12g | 26.69g | 3% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 1.47g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 2.396g | 1.949g | 2% |
Potassium | 131mg | 206mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 99mg | 116mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
Copper | 0.063mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
Calcium | 29mg | 37mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 25mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.8mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 15.02g | 25.69g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.99g | 3.53g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 2.595g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 0.489g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.023g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | 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:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater | +40.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +103.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
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
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +809.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.595g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +471.4% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +764.7% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +295.5% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g