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Potato bread vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato bread and Tamale different?

  • Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, while Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Tamale.
  • Potato bread contains 8 times more Folate than Tamale. Potato bread contains 126µg of Folate, while Tamale contains 15µg.

Bread, potato and Tamales (Navajo) types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +548.3%
Contains more Iron +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +448.1%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +548.3%
Contains more Iron +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +448.1%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.48

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99%
Contains more Carbs +159.8%
Contains more Other +171.7%
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Water +103%
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
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 Protein +99%
Contains more Carbs +159.8%
Contains more Other +171.7%
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Water +103%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato bread Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 15.02g Potato bread
Protein 12.5g 6.28g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 47.07g 18.12g Potato bread
Calories 266kcal 153kcal Potato bread
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 9.38g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 6.3g 3.1g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 29mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 1.22mg Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 22mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 369mg 99mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 131mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 427mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.44mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.094mg 0.063mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg 0.174mg Potato bread
Selenium 9.5µg 6µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 89IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.05mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.08mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.205mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 15µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.052mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.44mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.311mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.112mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.275mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.143mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 2.396g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Potato bread
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.