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Potato pancake vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato pancake and Tamale different?

  • Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Potato pancake is 29% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 6 times more Cholesterol than Tamale. While Potato pancake contains 95mg of Cholesterol, Tamale contains only 17mg.

Potato pancakes and Tamales (Navajo) are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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 +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +374.8%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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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 +1523.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +269.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.2%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.59mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +141.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.5%
Contains more OtherOther +159.4%
Contains more WaterWater +42.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 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 +36.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +992.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.396g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
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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 +70.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +261.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +229.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +633.3%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato pancake Tamale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 pancake Tamale Opinion
Calories 268kcal 153kcal Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 14.76g 6.12g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 1.7mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 24.51g 15.02g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 18.12g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 17mg Tamale
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 22mg Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 29mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 131mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 1.22mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 3.3g 3.1g Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.063mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.7mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 20.88g 12.27g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 99mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.174mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 6µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.05mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.08mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.59mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.205mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.143mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 15µg Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.496g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 2.739g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.688g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.052mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.239mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.271mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.389mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.137mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.275mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.318mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.56g 0.17g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
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 pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake 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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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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