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Tamale vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamale and Taquitos

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, however, Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Taquitos covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 23% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Taquitos. While Tamale has 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, Taquitos have only 0.18µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.

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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
Tamale
2
:
8
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Zinc +108.5%
Contains more Calcium +258.6%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +122.4%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 453
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Zinc +108.5%
Contains more Calcium +258.6%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +122.4%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 453

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
Tamale
3
:
9
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +562%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Taquitos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +562%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
4
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Water +59.3%
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Fats +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +85.6%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Taquitos
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Water +59.3%
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Fats +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +85.6%
Contains more Other +36.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
0
:
3
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.31
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.31

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
3
:
2
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +133.3%
Contains more Fructose +41.7%
Contains more Starch +141.4%
Contains more Maltose +254.5%
Tamale
92% 3%
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
Taquitos
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +133.3%
Contains more Fructose +41.7%
Contains more Starch +141.4%
Contains more Maltose +254.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 30.73g Taquitos
Protein 6.28g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 6.12g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 18.12g 33.63g Taquitos
Calories 153kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Starch 12.27g 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.17g 0.12g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 1.3g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 2.9g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 1.22mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 99mg 132mg Taquitos
Potassium 131mg 155mg Taquitos
Sodium 427mg 453mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.71mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.174mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 6µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.14mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.18µg Tamale
Vitamin K 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.239mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.568mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.427mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.15mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.318mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.196mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 17mg 13mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Taquitos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tamale
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.