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Tamale vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Potato bread different?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, while Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Tamale.

Tamales (Navajo) and Bread, potato types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +548.3%
Contains more Iron +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +448.1%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Calcium +548.3%
Contains more Iron +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +448.1%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.44

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +740%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +740%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Water +103%
Contains more Protein +99%
Contains more Carbs +159.8%
Contains more Other +171.7%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Water +103%
Contains more Protein +99%
Contains more Carbs +159.8%
Contains more Other +171.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Tamale Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 40.77g Potato bread
Protein 6.28g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 6.12g 3.13g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 153kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 9.38g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 29mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 1.22mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 99mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 131mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 427mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.48mg 1.44mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.174mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 6µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.25mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 15µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.15µg Tamale
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.239mg 0.224mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.268mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.44mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.311mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.112mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.318mg 0.305mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.143mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0g 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
Tamale Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tamale
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.