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Hash browns vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hash browns and tamale

  • Hash browns have more vitamin E, vitamin B1, potassium, and monounsaturated fat; however, tamale is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and iron.
  • Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than hash browns.
  • Tamale has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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 PotassiumPotassium +171%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.6%
Contains more IronIron +103.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 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 +178.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.4%
Contains more OtherOther +61.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.4%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 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 +185.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +723.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.396g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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92% 3%
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 +109.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +47.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +41.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
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.
Hash browns Tamale
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Tamale DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.688g 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Fats 17.04g 6.12g 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.739g 13%
Selenium 0.4µg 6µg 10%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.48mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 1.22mg 8%
Protein 2.58g 6.28g 7%
Potassium 355mg 131mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.05mg 7%
Calories 272kcal 153kcal 6%
Sodium 566mg 427mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Starch 25.74g 12.27g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.205mg 4%
Carbs 28.88g 18.12g 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.063mg 4%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.7mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.143mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Fiber 2.7g 3.1g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.59mg 2%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.174mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 29mg 1%
Folate 12µg 15µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.396g 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 15.02g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0.99g N/A
Phosphorus 98mg 99mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
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 0.24g 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns 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
20%
Hash browns
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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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