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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 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 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +684.6% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.