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Turkey meat vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey meat and Tamale

  • Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Tamale is higher in Fiber.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 50% more than Tamale.
  • Turkey meat has 6 times more Cholesterol than Tamale. While Turkey meat has 109mg of Cholesterol, Tamale has only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Tamales (Navajo).

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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 Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.3%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Selenium +396.7%
Contains more Calcium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +1142.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.3%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Selenium +396.7%
Contains more Calcium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +1142.9%

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +502.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +502.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.6%
Contains more Fats +20.8%
Contains more Carbs +30100%
Contains more Other +187.5%
Equal in Water - 68.1
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +354.6%
Contains more Fats +20.8%
Contains more Carbs +30100%
Contains more Other +187.5%
Equal in Water - 68.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.739
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.739

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 28.55g 6.28g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 6.12g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 189kcal 153kcal Turkey meat
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0g 0.99g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 14mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 1.09mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 99mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 131mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 427mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 1.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.063mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 29.8µg 6µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.08mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.59mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.205mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.143mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.54µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.052mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.239mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.271mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.568mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.427mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.15mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.275mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.318mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.196mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.101g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.155g 2.396g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.688g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.029g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Tamale
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
50%
Turkey meat
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

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

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