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Tamale vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Potato pancake different?

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Potato pancake is 29% higher.
  • Tamale contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Potato pancake. While Tamale contains 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, Potato pancake contains only 0.29µg.
  • Tamale has less Sodium.

Tamales (Navajo) and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +374.8%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1523.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +269.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.6%
Contains more FatsFats +141.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.5%
Contains more OtherOther +159.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.08g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +992.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.496g

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +633.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +70.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +261.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +229.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.39g

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 pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 pancake Opinion
Calories 153kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Protein 6.28g 6.08g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 1.7mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 15.02g 24.51g Potato pancake
Carbs 18.12g 27.81g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 17mg 95mg Tamale
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 22mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 29mg 32mg Potato pancake
Potassium 131mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.22mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 0.99g 1.79g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.063mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 1.48mg 0.7mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 99mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 427mg 764mg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.174mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 6µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.29µg Tamale
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Folate 15µg 41µg Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.496g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.239mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.442mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.389mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.137mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.318mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.196mg 0.141mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake 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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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