Tamale vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tamale and potato salad
- Tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, fiber, iron, and phosphorus, while potato salad has more vitamin C, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
- Potato salad contains 5 times less zinc than tamale. Tamale contains 1.48mg of zinc, while potato salad contains 0.31mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato salad is lower.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +377.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +443.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~2.48g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 3.737g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 68mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.31mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.65mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 2.68g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 52mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.534mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.3g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.118mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 1.429g | 4% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 529mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 8.2g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.101mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 11.17g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 2.48g | 1% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 143kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.