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 B1, manganese, and vitamin A.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 99mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 29mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.104g | 0.688g | 29% |
| Sodium | 1008mg | 427mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 21% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.643g | 2.396g | 19% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Fats | 17.87g | 6.12g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.95µg | 0.54µg | 17% |
| Protein | 13.56g | 6.28g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 153kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.174mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.143mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.98mg | 1.48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 1.22mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Starch | 21.67g | 12.27g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.287g | 2.739g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 1.59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.205mg | 4% |
| Folate | 26µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 27.22g | 18.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 25.62g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.83g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.472mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.718mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.468mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.211mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.411mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.934mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.441mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.104 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 | +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
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
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 | +∞% |
