Corn chips vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corn chips and tamale
- Corn chips have more vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and manganese; however, tamale is richer in vitamin B12.
- Corn chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 48% more than tamale.
- Tamale has 5 times less calcium than corn chips. Corn chips have 138mg of calcium, while tamale has 29mg.
- Tamale contains less saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of corn chips is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +227.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +445.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +214% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6264.5% |
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Protein
~6.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2289.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +318.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +48.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 0.688g | 105% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0mg | 48% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 6.12g | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 153kcal | 19% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 12.27g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 2.739g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 99mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 18.12g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 22mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 29mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 2.396g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 1.59mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 3.1g | 4% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 427mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 6.17g | 6.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Potassium | 144mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
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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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.935g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.