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Tamale vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamale and hash browns

  • Tamale has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and iron; however, hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B1, potassium, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than hash browns.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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.
Tamale
5
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.6%
Contains more IronIron +103.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.158mg

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.
Tamale
3
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%
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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.4%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +178.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.4%
Contains more OtherOther +61.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
1
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +723.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.54g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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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
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +109.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +47.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +41.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Hash browns
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 5.665g 33%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Fats 6.12g 17.04g 17%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.62mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 7.827g 13%
Selenium 6µg 0.4µg 10%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.36mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Iron 1.22mg 0.6mg 8%
Protein 6.28g 2.58g 7%
Potassium 131mg 355mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.137mg 7%
Calories 153kcal 272kcal 6%
Sodium 427mg 566mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 25.74g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.38mg 4%
Carbs 18.12g 28.88g 4%
Copper 0.063mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 5.4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.186mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Fiber 3.1g 2.7g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.838mg 2%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.158mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 19mg 1%
Folate 15µg 12µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.396g 2.54g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 26.18g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 0.56g N/A
Phosphorus 99mg 98mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Hash browns
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
15%
Tamale
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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