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Potato sticks vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato sticks and Tamale

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Manganese, however, Tamale have more Vitamin B12.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 61% more.
  • Potato sticks have 28 times more Vitamin C than Tamale. Potato sticks have 47.3mg of Vitamin C, while Tamale has 1.7mg.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato sticks 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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 +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +844.3%
Contains more IronIron +86.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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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 +2682.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
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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 +462.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.2%
Contains more OtherOther +146.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2995.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 +124.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2501.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato sticks Tamale
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 sticks Tamale Opinion
Calories 522kcal 153kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 6.28g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 6.12g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 1.7mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 15.02g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 18.12g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 22mg Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 1237mg 131mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 1.22mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 0.99g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 3.1g Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.063mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 172mg 99mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.174mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 6µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.05mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.08mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.59mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.205mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.143mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 15µg Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 2.739g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.688g Potato sticks
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 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.484g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.