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Swiss cheese vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and Tamale?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Tamale is higher in Iron.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 105% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tamale is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and Tamales (Navajo) types 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 +2969%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +479.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Iron +838.5%
Contains more Potassium +81.9%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Manganese +569.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +2969%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +479.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Iron +838.5%
Contains more Potassium +81.9%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Manganese +569.2%

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 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.4%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +329.3%
Contains more Fats +406.4%
Contains more Other +115.9%
Contains more Carbs +1158.3%
Contains more Water +81%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +329.3%
Contains more Fats +406.4%
Contains more Other +115.9%
Contains more Carbs +1158.3%
Contains more Water +81%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 26.96g 6.28g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 6.12g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 393kcal 153kcal Swiss cheese
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0g 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0g 0.99g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 890mg 29mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 33mg 22mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 99mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 187mg 427mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 1.48mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.026mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 30µg 6µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 0IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.08mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.205mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 10µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.54µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.052mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.239mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.271mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.568mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.427mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.15mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.275mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.318mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.196mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.987g Tamale
Saturated Fat 18.227g 2.396g Tamale
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 2.739g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.688g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.029g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.831g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.