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Potato chips vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Tamale different?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 61% more than Tamale.
  • Potato chips contains 18 times more Vitamin C than Tamale. Potato chips contains 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Tamale contains 1.7mg.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Tamales (Navajo) types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +33.6%
Contains more Magnesium +204.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +873.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +385.7%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains more Magnesium +204.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +873.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +385.7%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.8%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1729.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1729.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +465.4%
Contains more Carbs +191.9%
Contains more Other +160.9%
Contains more Water +3484.2%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +11.5%
Contains more Fats +465.4%
Contains more Carbs +191.9%
Contains more Other +160.9%
Contains more Water +3484.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1668.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1668.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 15.02g Potato chips
Protein 7g 6.28g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 6.12g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 18.12g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 153kcal Potato chips
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.22g 0.99g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 3.1g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 1.63mg 1.22mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 22mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 99mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 131mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 427mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.306mg 0.063mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.174mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 6µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 1.7mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.05mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.08mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.59mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.205mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.143mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 15µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.052mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.239mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.271mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.424mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.11mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.275mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.318mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.196mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.739g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.688g Potato chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.