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Tamale vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamale and goat cheese

  • Tamale is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, and zinc, yet goat cheese is richer in copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for goat cheese is 91% higher.
  • Tamale contains less cholesterol.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.

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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 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +927.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains more IronIron +32.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +795.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.8%
~equal in Sodium ~415mg

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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +745%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.19mg

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
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15000%
Contains more WaterWater +49.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.6%
Contains more FatsFats +387.6%
Contains more OtherOther +113%

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
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.709g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Goat cheese
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 Tamale Goat cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.396g 20.639g 83%
Copper 0.063mg 0.564mg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.676mg 46%
Vitamin A 0µg 407µg 45%
Phosphorus 99mg 375mg 39%
Fats 6.12g 29.84g 36%
Protein 6.28g 21.58g 31%
Calcium 29mg 298mg 27%
Cholesterol 17mg 79mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.22µg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Calories 153kcal 364kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 6.808g 10%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.66mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.06mg 6%
Carbs 18.12g 0.12g 6%
Iron 1.22mg 1.62mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.093mg 4%
Selenium 6µg 3.8µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 1.148mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Folate 15µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Sodium 427mg 415mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 158mg 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.19mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.709g 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.227mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.805mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.893mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 1.549mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.575mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.859mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 1.485mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.589mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Goat cheese
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
32%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.