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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 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 +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.
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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.205mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 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 +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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 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 +219.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Tamale 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack 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%
Monterey Jack
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack 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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.