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Tamale vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamale and Sweet potato chips different?

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Sweet potato chips are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato chips is 132% higher.
  • Sweet potato chips have less Sodium.

Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +606.1%
Contains more IronIron +73.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +554%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675.3%

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 0% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +656.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +274.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.7%
~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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1410%
Contains more FatsFats +428.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.6%
Contains more OtherOther +144.9%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +234.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1676.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 153kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 6.28g 2.94g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 18.12g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 22mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 29mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 131mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.22mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 0.99g 8.82g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.063mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 1.48mg 0.53mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 427mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.174mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 6µg 2.1µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Vitamin K 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 15µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Choline 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.941g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.239mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.17mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.287mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.205mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.09mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.318mg 0.267mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.096mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
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 Sweet 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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.545g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips 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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.