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Mozzarella vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella and Monterey Jack

  • Mozzarella has more Phosphorus, however, Monterey Jack has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
  • Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Iron +188%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Equal in Calcium - 746
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 3
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Iron +188%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Equal in Calcium - 746
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 3
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.079
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.83
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.079
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Carbs +355.9%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Other +47.9%
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +12.3%
Contains more Carbs +355.9%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Other +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.6%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.68g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 24.48g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 3.1g 0.68g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 1.23g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Calcium 731mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.25mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 524mg 444mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 81mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 600mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 3mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 13IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.093mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.079mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.83µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 54mg 89mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 19.066g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Monterey Jack
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Mozzarella
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.199g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.