Monterey Jack vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between monterey Jack and tamale
- Monterey Jack has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B12; however, tamale has more fiber.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% more.
- Tamale is lower in saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index than monterey Jack.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2472.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +348.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +387.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1609.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 2.396g | 76% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 29mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 99mg | 49% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 6.12g | 37% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 6.28g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 17mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.08mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 6µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 2.739g | 15% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.54µg | 12% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 153kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 427mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 1.22mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.143mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.688g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +289.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +394.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2564.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
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 | +219.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
