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Tamale vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Potato chips different?

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, while Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 61% more than Tamale.
  • Potato chips is lower in Sodium.

Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +873.3%
Contains more IronIron +33.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +385.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%

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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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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1729.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3484.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +465.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.9%
Contains more OtherOther +160.9%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +259.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1668.9%

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 chips
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Potato chips Opinion
Calories 153kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 6.28g 7g Potato chips
Fats 6.12g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 1.7mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 15.02g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 18.12g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Potato chips
Magnesium 22mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 29mg 24mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.22mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.99g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 3.1g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.063mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.48mg 1.09mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 427mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.174mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 6µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 15µg 45µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.396g 10.96g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.239mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.568mg 0.419mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.424mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.11mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.318mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.196mg 153mg Potato chips
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
Tamale Potato 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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.