Plantain chips vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between plantain chips and tamale
- Plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, copper, and magnesium, yet tamale is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for plantain chips is 34% higher.
- Tamale contains less saturated fat.
- Plantain chips have a lower glycemic index than tamale.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 | +222.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +222.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 | +1788.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +436.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +221.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 0.688g | 74% |
| Fats | 29.59g | 6.12g | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 1.7mg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 0mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 2.396g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.143mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Calories | 531kcal | 153kcal | 19% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 131mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.205mg | 18% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 12.27g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.063mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 18.12g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 22mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 427mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 6.28g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Folate | 35µg | 15µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 1.59mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.22mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 3.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | 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 | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +383.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +252.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3158.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 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 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1606.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 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 | +314% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +130% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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