Tamale vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tamale and cheesecake
- Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron, yet cheesecake is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheesecake is 38% higher.
- Tamale contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Tamale contains 1.59mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
- Tamale contains less cholesterol.
- Cheesecake has a lower glycemic index than tamale.
Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Cheesecake commercially prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +715.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +178.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +267.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +215.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 9.921g | 34% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 22.5g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 159µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.17µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 8.634g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 55mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.4g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.193mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.195mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.51mg | 9% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 321kcal | 8% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.571mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.052mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 1.602g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 6.28g | 5.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 25.5g | 2% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 5.2µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 93mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 21.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 427mg | 438mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.525g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.