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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 B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Plantain chips is 34% higher.
  • Tamale contains less Saturated Fat.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 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 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.
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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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 +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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 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 +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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 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 +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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 +314%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +130%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Plantain chips Tamale
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Plantain chips Tamale Opinion
Calories 531kcal 153kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 29.59g 6.12g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 1.7mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 15.02g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 18.12g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 22mg Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 786mg 131mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 0.92g 0.99g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 3.1g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.063mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 50.8g 12.27g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 99mg Tamale
Sodium 202mg 427mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 0IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.174mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.05mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.205mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.143mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 15µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Tamale
Saturated Fat 8.337g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 2.739g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.688g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.029g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips 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
46%
Plantain chips
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.941g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips 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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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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