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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Tamale different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher than Tamale in Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily need of Phosphorus 37% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Tamales (Navajo) types were used in this article.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
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 CalciumCalcium +1041.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~131mg
~equal in Copper ~0.063mg

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% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
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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 +115.9%
Contains more FatsFats +192%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.2%
Contains more OtherOther +169.6%
Contains more WaterWater +81%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 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 +56.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +641.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
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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 StarchStarch +76.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +17.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +172.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Tamale Opinion
Calories 324kcal 153kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 6.28g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 6.12g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 25.62g 15.02g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 18.12g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 17mg Tamale
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 331mg 29mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 131mg Tamale
Iron 0.84mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 2.83g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.067mg 0.063mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 1.48mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 12.27g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 99mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 343IU 0IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.174mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 6µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.05mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.08mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.205mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.54µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 15µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Tamale
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 2.739g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.688g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.052mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.239mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.271mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.568mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.427mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.275mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.318mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.196mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.17g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.029g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks 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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.

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