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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +1523.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.516 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 | +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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.516g | 0.688g | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 1.7mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 17mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.448mg | 0.143mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 427mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 622mg | 131mg | 14% |
| Fats | 14.76g | 6.12g | 13% |
| Choline | 74.2mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.18mg | 0.063mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.757mg | 0.205mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.54µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.48mg | 7% |
| Folate | 41µg | 15µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Calories | 268kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.22mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Starch | 20.88g | 12.27g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.26mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 18.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.73g | 2.739g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.08g | 6.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.51g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Calcium | 32mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.79g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 2.496g | 2.396g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.442mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.389mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.369mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.141mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.56g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)