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Tortilla chips vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tortilla chips and Tamale

  • Tortilla chips have more Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Tortilla chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 24% more than Tamale.
  • Tortilla chips have 4 times more Magnesium than Tamale. While Tortilla chips have 84mg of Magnesium, Tamale has only 22mg.

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

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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.
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%
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%
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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.4%
~equal in Zinc ~1.48mg

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.
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more FatsFats +237.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2479.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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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
Contains more StarchStarch +409.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +95%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Tortilla chips Tamale
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 Tortilla chips Tamale Opinion
Calories 472kcal 153kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 6.28g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 6.12g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 62.38g 15.02g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 18.12g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 22mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 29mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 131mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 1.22mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 0.99g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 3.1g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.063mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 62.53g 12.27g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 99mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 427mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.174mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.05mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.205mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.143mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 15µg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.812g Tamale
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 2.739g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.688g 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 0g 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g 0.029g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g 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
Tortilla chips Tamale
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
24%
Tortilla chips
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
30%
Tamale

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

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

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