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Tamale vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Plantain chips

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Plantain chips is 34% higher.
  • Tamale contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.6%

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1788.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3158.4%
Contains more FatsFats +383.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.3%
Contains more OtherOther +59.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1606.3%

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% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +314%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +130%
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 153kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 6.28g 2.28g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 1.7mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 15.02g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 18.12g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 22mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 29mg 9mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 1.22mg 0.97mg Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.1g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.063mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 1.48mg 0.37mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 99mg 78mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 0IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.174mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 6µg 0.4µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.04mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.802mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 15µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 8.337g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 11.739g Plantain chips
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 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Plantain chips
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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.941g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.