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French fries vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between french fries and tamale

  • French fries are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet tamale is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Tamale covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 23% more than french fries.
  • The amount of sodium in french fries is lower.
  • The glycemic index of french fries is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +342%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +50.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +196%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.7%

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.
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +140.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.7%
Contains more OtherOther +34.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.1%
Contains more WaterWater +76.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +684.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.396g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Tamale DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.688g 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.143mg 18%
Fats 14.73g 6.12g 13%
Potassium 579mg 131mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.05mg 10%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.48mg 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.59mg 9%
Selenium 0.9µg 6µg 9%
Sodium 210mg 427mg 9%
Calories 312kcal 153kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 2.739g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.205mg 8%
Carbs 41.44g 18.12g 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Copper 0.124mg 0.063mg 7%
Protein 3.43g 6.28g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Iron 0.81mg 1.22mg 5%
Folate 30µg 15µg 4%
Phosphorus 125mg 99mg 4%
Fiber 3.8g 3.1g 3%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.174mg 3%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.08mg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 22mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Saturated fat 2.336g 2.396g 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Tamale
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
27%
French fries
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.