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, vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato chips is 474% higher.
- Sweet potato chips have less sodium.
- Sweet potato chips have a lower glycemic index (41) than tamale (82).
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1184µg | 132% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 12.224g | 77% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 9.82mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 1.349mg | 51% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 32.35g | 40% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.412mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.535mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 1.551mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 925mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 8.8g | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 24.5µg | 20% | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 532kcal | 19% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 35mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 9.155g | 16% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 56.82g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 2.12mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.53mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 145mg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.6mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 6µg | 2.1µg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 2.94g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.161mg | 6% |
| Folate | 15µg | 37µg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 2.088mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 2.941g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 48.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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:
2.94 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
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
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% |
