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Cheddar Cheese vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Tamale?

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Tamale is higher in Iron.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% higher.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, cheddar 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 +2348.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.6%
Contains more Zinc +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +375%
Contains more Iron +771.4%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Manganese +544.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +2348.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.6%
Contains more Zinc +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +375%
Contains more Iron +771.4%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Manganese +544.4%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2594.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2594.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +264.2%
Contains more Fats +444.3%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Carbs +486.4%
Contains more Water +84%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +264.2%
Contains more Fats +444.3%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Carbs +486.4%
Contains more Water +84%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +23.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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 Glucose +23.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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.
Cheddar Cheese 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 22.87g 6.28g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 6.12g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 404kcal 153kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0g 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.48g 0.99g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 710mg 29mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 653mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 3.64mg 1.48mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.027mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 28.5µg 6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.08mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.205mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 27µg 15µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.54µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.052mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.239mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.271mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.568mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.427mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.15mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.275mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.318mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.196mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.917g Tamale
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.396g Tamale
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 2.739g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.688g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.471g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese 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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.