Feta vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Feta and Monterey Jack
- Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Feta is 36% higher.
- Feta contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Monterey Jack. Feta contains 0.154mg of Vitamin B1, while Monterey Jack contains 0.015mg.
- Monterey Jack contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
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Manganese
+154.5%
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Calcium
+51.3%
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Iron
+10.8%
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Magnesium
+42.1%
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Phosphorus
+31.8%
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Potassium
+30.6%
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Sodium
-34.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Manganese
+154.5%
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Calcium
+51.3%
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Iron
+10.8%
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Magnesium
+42.1%
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Phosphorus
+31.8%
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Potassium
+30.6%
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Sodium
-34.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3
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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Vitamin B1
+926.7%
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Vitamin B2
+116.4%
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Vitamin B3
+965.6%
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Vitamin B5
+360.5%
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Vitamin B6
+436.7%
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Folate
+77.8%
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Vitamin B12
+103.6%
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Vitamin A
+82.2%
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Vitamin E
+44.4%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Vitamin K
+38.9%
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Vitamin B1
+926.7%
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Vitamin B2
+116.4%
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Vitamin B3
+965.6%
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Vitamin B5
+360.5%
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Vitamin B6
+436.7%
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Folate
+77.8%
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Vitamin B12
+103.6%
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Vitamin A
+82.2%
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Vitamin E
+44.4%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Vitamin K
+38.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+501.5%
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Water
+34.7%
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Other
+46.5%
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Protein
+72.3%
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Fats
+42.3%
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
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5.2 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
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Carbs
+501.5%
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Water
+34.7%
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+46.5%
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Protein
+72.3%
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Fats
+42.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-21.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+89.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52.1%
Saturated Fat:
14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.591 g
Saturated Fat:
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.899 g
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Saturated Fat
-21.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+89.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.09g | 0.68g |
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| Protein | 14.21g | 24.48g |
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| Fats | 21.28g | 30.28g |
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| Carbs | 4.09g | 0.68g |
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| Calories | 264kcal | 373kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.09g | 0.5g |
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| Calcium | 493mg | 746mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 337mg | 444mg |
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| Potassium | 62mg | 81mg |
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| Sodium | 917mg | 600mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3mg |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 15µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 422IU | 769IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 125µg | 198µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.079mg |
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| Folate | 32µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.315mg |
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| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.871mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 1.519mg |
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| Leucine | 1.395mg | 2.344mg |
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| Lysine | 1.219mg | 2.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.641mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 1.289mg |
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| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.635mg |
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| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.859mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 89mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.946g | 19.066g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.623g | 8.751g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.899g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
57%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (89 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.