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Tamale vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamale and monterey Jack

  • Tamale has more fiber; however, monterey Jack has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B12.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% more.
  • Tamale is lower in cholesterol.
  • Tamale has a higher glycemic index than monterey Jack.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Cheese, monterey.

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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 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more IronIron +69.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1481.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2472.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.5%
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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1609.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.21mg

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
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2564.7%
Contains more WaterWater +66.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.8%
Contains more FatsFats +394.8%
Contains more OtherOther +157.2%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +219.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Monterey Jack
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 Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.396g 19.066g 76%
Calcium 29mg 746mg 72%
Phosphorus 99mg 444mg 49%
Fats 6.12g 30.28g 37%
Protein 6.28g 24.48g 36%
Cholesterol 17mg 89mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.39mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Selenium 6µg 14.5µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 8.751g 15%
Zinc 1.48mg 3mg 14%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.83µg 12%
Calories 153kcal 373kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.093mg 9%
Sodium 427mg 600mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.011mg 7%
Iron 1.22mg 0.72mg 6%
Carbs 18.12g 0.68g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.079mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Copper 0.063mg 0.032mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.015mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 27mg 1%
Folate 15µg 18µg 1%
Potassium 131mg 81mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.899g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.859mg 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 Monterey Jack
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
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack 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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.