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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Neufchâtel cheese and Tamale different?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, while Tamale is higher in Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 52% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, neufchatel 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 Calcium +303.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Iron +838.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +1481.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +303.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Iron +838.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +1481.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
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 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
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 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Fats +272.2%
Contains more Carbs +404.7%
Equal in Water - 68.1
Equal in Other - 1.38
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 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 +45.7%
Contains more Fats +272.2%
Contains more Carbs +404.7%
Equal in Water - 68.1
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2354%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2354%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 9.15g 6.28g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 22.78g 6.12g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 253kcal 153kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0g 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 3.19g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 117mg 29mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 10mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 138mg 99mg Neufchâtel cheese
Potassium 152mg 131mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 427mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.027mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.011mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 3µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 841IU 0IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.08mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.205mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 14µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.052mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg 0.239mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.271mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg 0.568mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg 0.427mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg 0.15mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.275mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg 0.318mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg 0.196mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 12.79g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 2.739g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.688g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g 0.029g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese 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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.