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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.

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.
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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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.
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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
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
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
19% 32% 49%
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%
~equal in 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.
Tamale Potato salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Potato salad Opinion
Calories 153kcal 143kcal Tamale
Protein 6.28g 2.68g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 8.2g Potato salad
Vitamin C 1.7mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 15.02g 9.87g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 11.17g Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 68mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Tamale
Calcium 29mg 19mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 1.22mg 0.65mg Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Potato salad
Fiber 3.1g 1.3g Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.48mg 0.31mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 52mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 529mg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Manganese 0.174mg 0.101mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 4.1µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.06mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.89mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.141mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Folate 15µg 7µg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 2.48g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.737g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.042mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg 0.116mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.141mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.202mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.171mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.066mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.135mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.172mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.062mg Tamale
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 salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
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.

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.