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Roquefort vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roquefort and Tamale?

  • Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, while Tamale is higher in Fiber.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 84% higher.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Tamales (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +2182.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +296%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +117.9%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +85.3%
Contains more Manganese +480%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +2182.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +296%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +117.9%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +85.3%
Contains more Manganese +480%

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +632.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +744.4%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
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 B2 +632.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +744.4%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +243%
Contains more Fats +400.7%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +806%
Contains more Water +72.9%
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
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 +243%
Contains more Fats +400.7%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +806%
Contains more Water +72.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Tamale
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Roquefort Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 2g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 21.54g 6.28g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 6.12g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 369kcal 153kcal Roquefort
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Roquefort
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 662mg 29mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 99mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 1809mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 2.08mg 1.48mg Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.03mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 14.5µg 6µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 1047IU 0IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.08mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.205mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 49µg 15µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.54µg Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.052mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.239mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.271mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 0.568mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.427mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.15mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.275mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.318mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.196mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 19.263g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 2.739g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.688g Roquefort
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 1382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort 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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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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.