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Blue cheese vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between blue cheese and tamale

  • Tamale contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A than blue cheese.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tamale is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue 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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 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 +1720.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +293.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1833.3%
~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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 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 +377.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +743.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +240.8%
Contains more FatsFats +369.6%
Contains more OtherOther +270.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +674.4%
Contains more WaterWater +60.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 +184%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blue cheese 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Tamale DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 2.396g 74%
Calcium 528mg 29mg 50%
Phosphorus 387mg 99mg 41%
Fats 28.74g 6.12g 35%
Sodium 1146mg 427mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.205mg 30%
Protein 21.4g 6.28g 30%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.54µg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.08mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Cholesterol 75mg 17mg 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 6µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 2.739g 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Iron 0.31mg 1.22mg 11%
Zinc 2.66mg 1.48mg 11%
Calories 353kcal 153kcal 10%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.174mg 7%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Folate 36µg 15µg 5%
Carbs 2.34g 18.12g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 1.59mg 4%
Potassium 256mg 131mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.143mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.688g 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 15.02g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
41%
Blue cheese
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.273g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.