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Tamale vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamale and smoked salmon

  • Tamale is richer in fiber and zinc, yet smoked salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for smoked salmon is 113% higher.
  • Tamale contains less sodium.
  • Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
Contains more IronIron +43.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +923.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +265.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +440%

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% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +503.7%

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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.1%
Contains more OtherOther +291.3%
~equal in Water ~72g

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% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 3.26µg 113%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 86%
Vitamin D 685IU 86%
Selenium 6µg 32.4µg 48%
Protein 6.28g 18.28g 24%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 4.72mg 20%
Copper 0.063mg 0.23mg 19%
Choline 89mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.87mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Sodium 427mg 672mg 11%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.31mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.278mg 10%
Phosphorus 99mg 164mg 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.35mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.929g 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.017mg 7%
Carbs 18.12g 0g 6%
Iron 1.22mg 0.85mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Folate 15µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Fats 6.12g 4.32g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 2.023g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.995g 2%
Calories 153kcal 117kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.101mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.023mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 11mg 2%
Cholesterol 17mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 175mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.538mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Smoked salmon
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
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.