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Camembert vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between camembert and tamale

  • Camembert is richer than tamale in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for camembert is 64% higher.
  • Tamale contains less saturated fat.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, camembert 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 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +1237.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +269.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +313.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 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 +215.3%
Contains more FatsFats +296.4%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3839.1%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 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 +156.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.688g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Tamale DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 2.396g 58%
Calcium 388mg 29mg 36%
Phosphorus 347mg 99mg 35%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.54µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.08mg 31%
Fats 24.26g 6.12g 28%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Protein 19.8g 6.28g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.205mg 23%
Sodium 842mg 427mg 18%
Cholesterol 72mg 17mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 6µg 15%
Folate 62µg 15µg 12%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Iron 0.33mg 1.22mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 2.739g 11%
Zinc 2.38mg 1.48mg 8%
Calories 300kcal 153kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.59mg 6%
Carbs 0.46g 18.12g 6%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.174mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.143mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Copper 0.021mg 0.063mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 187mg 131mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 15.02g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 0.99g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.688g 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert 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
45%
Camembert
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.863g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.