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Tamale vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tamale and fontina?

  • Tamale is higher in fiber, yet fontina is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 84% more.
  • The amount of sodium in tamale is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fontina is lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Cheese, fontina 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.7%
Contains more IronIron +430.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +152%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1796.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +249.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.7%

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.
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%
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% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +211.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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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
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1069%
Contains more WaterWater +79.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +307.6%
Contains more FatsFats +408.8%
Contains more OtherOther +174.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Fontina DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.396g 19.196g 76%
Calcium 29mg 550mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.68µg 48%
Protein 6.28g 25.6g 39%
Fats 6.12g 31.14g 38%
Phosphorus 99mg 346mg 35%
Cholesterol 17mg 116mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 261µg 29%
Zinc 1.48mg 3.5mg 18%
Sodium 427mg 800mg 16%
Selenium 6µg 14.5µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 8.687g 15%
Calories 153kcal 389kcal 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Iron 1.22mg 0.23mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.204mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.15mg 9%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.014mg 7%
Carbs 18.12g 1.55g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.654g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.083mg 5%
Copper 0.063mg 0.025mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.429mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.27mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 64mg 2%
Net carbs 15.02g 1.55g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.497mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.959mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Fontina
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
15%
Tamale
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina 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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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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.