Tamale vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamale and corn chips
- Tamale has more vitamin B12; however, corn chips are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and manganese.
- Corn chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 48% more than tamale.
- Corn chips contain less cholesterol.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of corn chips is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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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 ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +227.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 16.438g | 105% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 7.23mg | 48% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 33.36g | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 538kcal | 19% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 51.36g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 9.134g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 194mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 56.9g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 72mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 138mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 4.331g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.333mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.842mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 4g | 4% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 514mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 7.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.29mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 6.28g | 6.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 144mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 0.264g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +6264.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +445.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +214% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2289.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +48.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +318.6% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
