Mashed potato vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mashed potato and tamale?
- Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than mashed potato.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Tamales (Navajo) types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +293.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +572.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +671.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.54µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.22mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 6.28g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 2.396g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.1g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 99mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 6.12g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 2.739g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 286mg | 131mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 427mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 153kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.174mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 18.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Starch | 12.1g | 12.27g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 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 | 0.2g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
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Other
~1.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +280.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 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 FructoseFructose | +17.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +300% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~12.27g
~equal in
Glucose
~0.21g
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
