Tamale vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamale and sesame chicken
- Tamale has more vitamin B12, fiber, and zinc; however, sesame chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
- Sesame chicken covers your daily selenium needs 19% more than tamale.
- Sesame chicken has 4 times less fiber than tamale. Tamale has 3.1g of fiber, while sesame chicken has 0.7g.
- Tamale contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.3% |
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 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.7% |
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:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.1% |
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
2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +900.7% |
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Saturated fat
~2.41g
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:
10.7 g
Sucrose:
11.79 g
Glucose:
2.18 g
Fructose:
2.01 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +14.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2847.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +938.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1082.4% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 6.885g | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 27.1µg | 23% | |
| Selenium | 6µg | 16.7µg | 19% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 14.33g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 3.96mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 59mg | 14% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 14.25g | 13% |
| Choline | 73.3mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.25µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.225mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.267mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.31mg | 9% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 293kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.91mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 130mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.083mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 26.88g | 3% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 2.01g | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 3.546g | 2% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 482mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 10.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 15.98g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 2.41g | 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 | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 0.774g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.925g | N/A |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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