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American cheese vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Tamale

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Tamale is richer in Fiber.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 102% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +3503.4%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +236.7%
Contains more Iron +93.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +324.4%
Equal in Potassium - 131
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +3503.4%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +236.7%
Contains more Iron +93.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +324.4%
Equal in Potassium - 131

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.
American cheese
American cheese
7
:
5
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1992.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.8%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1992.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.8%
Contains more Folate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +188.7%
Contains more Fats +419.4%
Contains more Other +390.6%
Contains more Carbs +389.7%
Contains more Water +71.9%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Tamale
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 Protein +188.7%
Contains more Fats +419.4%
Contains more Other +390.6%
Contains more Carbs +389.7%
Contains more Water +71.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
5
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Tamale
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
American cheese Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 18.13g 6.28g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 6.12g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 371kcal 153kcal American cheese
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0g 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 2.26g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 1045mg 29mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 26mg 22mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 99mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 131mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 2.49mg 1.48mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.041mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 20.2µg 6µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.08mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.205mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 8µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.54µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.052mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.239mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.271mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.568mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.427mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.15mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.275mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.318mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.196mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 1.144g Tamale
Saturated Fat 18.057g 2.396g Tamale
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 2.739g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.688g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.029g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
American cheese
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.661g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.