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Romano cheese vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between romano cheese and tamale

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc, yet tamale is higher in fiber.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than tamale.
  • Romano cheese contains 8 times more phosphorus than tamale. While romano cheese contains 760mg of phosphorus, tamale contains only 99mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tamale is lower.
  • The glycemic index of romano cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, romano 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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +86.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3569%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +667.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains more IronIron +58.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +770%

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 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 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 +406.4%
Contains more FatsFats +340.2%
Contains more OtherOther +387%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +399.2%
Contains more WaterWater +120.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 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 +186.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Romano 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Tamale DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 29mg 104%
Phosphorus 760mg 99mg 94%
Saturated fat 17.115g 2.396g 67%
Protein 31.8g 6.28g 51%
Sodium 1433mg 427mg 44%
Fats 26.94g 6.12g 32%
Cholesterol 104mg 17mg 29%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.54µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.08mg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 6µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 2.739g 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Calories 387kcal 153kcal 12%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Zinc 2.58mg 1.48mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.59mg 9%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.174mg 7%
Iron 0.77mg 1.22mg 6%
Carbs 3.63g 18.12g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Magnesium 41mg 22mg 5%
Copper 0.03mg 0.063mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.205mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.143mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Folate 7µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.688g 1%
Potassium 86mg 131mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 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
Romano 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
26%
Romano cheese
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1006mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.