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Tamale vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamale and Limburger

  • Tamale contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and selenium than Limburger.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% higher.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Limburger is 27, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more IronIron +838.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1613.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +297%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~128mg

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +286.7%

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3598%
Contains more WaterWater +40.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.3%
Contains more FatsFats +345.3%
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% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.396g 16.746g 65%
Calcium 29mg 497mg 47%
Phosphorus 99mg 393mg 42%
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.503mg 33%
Fats 6.12g 27.25g 33%
Protein 6.28g 20.05g 28%
Cholesterol 17mg 90mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.04µg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.177mg 19%
Sodium 427mg 800mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 8.606g 15%
Selenium 6µg 14.5µg 15%
Iron 1.22mg 0.13mg 14%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Folate 15µg 58µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.158mg 9%
Calories 153kcal 327kcal 9%
Zinc 1.48mg 2.1mg 6%
Carbs 18.12g 0.49g 6%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.038mg 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Copper 0.063mg 0.021mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.495g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 0.49g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 21mg 0%
Potassium 131mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.578mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
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 - 14.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.