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Edam vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Edam and Tamale

  • Edam is higher than Tamale in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Edam covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 76% more than Tamale.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tamale is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam 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.
Edam
6
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4
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +2420.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +153.4%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +1481.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +2420.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +153.4%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +1481.8%

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.
Edam
8
:
4
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1839%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Equal in Folate - 15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 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 +386.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1839%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
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2
Tamale
Contains more Protein +297.9%
Contains more Fats +354.2%
Contains more Other +205.8%
Contains more Carbs +1167.1%
Contains more Water +63.9%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 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 +297.9%
Contains more Fats +354.2%
Contains more Other +205.8%
Contains more Carbs +1167.1%
Contains more Water +63.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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2
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.688
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.688

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 24.99g 6.28g Edam
Fats 27.8g 6.12g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 357kcal 153kcal Edam
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 1.43g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 731mg 29mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 99mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 131mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 3.75mg 1.48mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.011mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 14.5µg 6µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.08mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.205mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 16µg 15µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.052mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.239mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.271mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.568mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.427mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.15mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.275mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.318mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.196mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 17.572g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 2.739g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam 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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.