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Roquefort vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roquefort and Monterey Jack

  • Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, yet Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roquefort is 53% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Monterey Jack. Roquefort contains 1.731mg of Vitamin B5, while Monterey Jack contains 0.21mg.
  • Monterey Jack contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort 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 Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Copper - 0.032
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 A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
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 A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +194.1%
Contains more Other +81.4%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Equal in Fats - 30.28
Equal in Water - 41.01
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 Carbs +194.1%
Contains more Other +81.4%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Equal in Fats - 30.28
Equal in Water - 41.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.066
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.066
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0.68g Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.64g 30.28g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 0.68g Roquefort
Calories 369kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.56mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 91mg 81mg Roquefort
Sodium 1809mg 600mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 2.08mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.034mg 0.032mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1047IU 769IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 198µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.015mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.39mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.093mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.21mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.079mg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 18µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.965mg 0.871mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.114mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 1.848mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.558mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.614mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.602mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 90mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.263g 19.066g Monterey Jack
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.899g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
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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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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.