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Tamale vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamale and tagliatelle

  • The amount of vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, copper, manganese, and vitamin B3 in tagliatelle is higher than in tamale.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 55% more than tamale.
  • Tagliatelle has 16 times less sodium than tamale. Tamale has 427mg of sodium, while tagliatelle has 26mg.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of tagliatelle is 46.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.6%
Contains more IronIron +174.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.4%

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.
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% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +448.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more FolateFolate +1073.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +166.1%
Contains more WaterWater +119.7%
Contains more OtherOther +109.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +910.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.705mg 55%
Folate 15µg 176µg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.439mg 28%
Iron 1.22mg 3.35mg 27%
Cholesterol 17mg 73mg 19%
Copper 0.063mg 0.228mg 18%
Sodium 427mg 26mg 17%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.547mg 16%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Carbs 18.12g 54.73g 12%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.35mg 11%
Protein 6.28g 11.31g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.31µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.328g 9%
Phosphorus 99mg 163mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.535mg 7%
Calories 153kcal 288kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.271g 6%
Fats 6.12g 2.3g 6%
Magnesium 22mg 46mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.093mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.942g 2%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.22mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 15mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 179mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.226mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Tagliatelle
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
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.