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Tamale vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamale and Tortilla chips

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, however, Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tortilla chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 24% more than Tamale.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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
1
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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +265.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +24.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +54%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123%
~equal in Zinc ~1.38mg

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
5
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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
1
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% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2479.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more FatsFats +237.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
1
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1465.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
3
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +409.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +95%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Tortilla chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 153kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 6.28g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 6.12g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 18.12g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 22mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 29mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 131mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.22mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.99g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 3.1g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.063mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.48mg 1.38mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 99mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 427mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 0mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.174mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 6µg 4.4µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.07mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.838mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.36µg Tamale
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 15µg 12µg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.812g Tamale
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.811g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 10.769g Tortilla chips
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
Fructose 0.17g 0g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Tortilla 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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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