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Tamale vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamale and shark raw

  • Tamale has more fiber and zinc; however, shark raw has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 55% more.
  • Shark raw is lower in sodium.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index than shark raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1060%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +508.3%

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.
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175.9%

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.1%
~equal in Water ~73.58g

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Shark raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Shark raw DV% diff.
Selenium 6µg 36.5µg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.49µg 40%
Protein 6.28g 20.98g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.4mg 20%
Phosphorus 99mg 210mg 16%
Sodium 427mg 79mg 15%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Cholesterol 17mg 51mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.695mg 10%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.43mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.938mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.925g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.015mg 7%
Magnesium 22mg 49mg 6%
Carbs 18.12g 0g 6%
Iron 1.22mg 0.84mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Copper 0.063mg 0.033mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.195g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 1.808g 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Fats 6.12g 4.51g 2%
Calories 153kcal 130kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.062mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.042mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 160mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 34mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.618mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw 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.

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.