Potato salad vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Potato salad and Tamale
- Potato salad has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Copper, while Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Fiber, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
- Tamale contains 6 times less Vitamin C than Potato salad. Potato salad contains 10mg of Vitamin C, while Tamale contains 1.7mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Tamale is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 PotassiumPotassium | +93.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +377.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.3% |
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 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +443.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +10.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 153kcal |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 6.28g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 6.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 15.02g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 18.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 17mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.22mg |
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| Sugar | 0.99g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.48mg |
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| Starch | 12.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 427mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 1.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 15µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 2.396g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 2.739g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.688g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.271mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.568mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.275mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.318mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.196mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.