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 cover your daily need for 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 0.688g | 67% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 6.12g | 22% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 12.27g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 99mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 18.12g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 17% | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 153kcal | 16% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 22mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 3.1g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.174mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 29mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.54µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 1.59mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 427mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.22mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 2.396g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 6.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.48mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
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
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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