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Tamale vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamale and Potato sticks

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, however, Potato sticks has more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 61% more.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.5%
Contains more Iron +86.1%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +844.3%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +143.1%
Contains more Selenium +35%
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 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.5%
Contains more Iron +86.1%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +844.3%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +143.1%
Contains more Selenium +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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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
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 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2995.5%
Contains more Fats +462.1%
Contains more Carbs +194.2%
Contains more Other +146.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.7
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +2995.5%
Contains more Fats +462.1%
Contains more Carbs +194.2%
Contains more Other +146.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2501.7%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2501.7%

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 sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 sticks Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 49.9g Potato sticks
Protein 6.28g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 6.12g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 18.12g 53.3g Potato sticks
Calories 153kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.1g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 29mg 18mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 22mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 99mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 131mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 427mg 633mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.99mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.174mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 6µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 1.7mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Folate 15µg 40µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 2.396g 8.88g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 17.9g Potato sticks
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 sticks
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
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.484g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.