Tamale vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamale and taco salad
- Tamale has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, taco salad is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, calcium, folate, vitamin A, and copper.
- Taco salad has 3 times less selenium than tamale. Tamale has 6µg of selenium, while taco salad has 2.2µg.
- Tamale contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +234.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.68mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.32µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 97mg | 7% |
| Folate | 15µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 2.2µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 3.446g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 11.91g | 2% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 1.24mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 385mg | 2% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 7.46g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.883g | 1% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 141kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 6.68g | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.36mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 2.606g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 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:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.68g
~equal in
Water
~72.35g
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
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.606g
