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Monterey Jack vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monterey Jack and Buttermilk

  • Buttermilk has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2 than Monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 93% more than Buttermilk.
  • Monterey Jack has 22 times more Cholesterol than Buttermilk. While Monterey Jack has 89mg of Cholesterol, Buttermilk has only 4mg.
  • Buttermilk has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, monterey and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 Calcium +543.1%
Contains more Iron +1340%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.9%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +86.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +543.1%
Contains more Iron +1340%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.9%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +86.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%

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 +1536.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1536.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +639.6%
Contains more Fats +3340.9%
Contains more Other +298.9%
Contains more Carbs +604.4%
Contains more Water +119.8%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +639.6%
Contains more Fats +3340.9%
Contains more Other +298.9%
Contains more Carbs +604.4%
Contains more Water +119.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3345.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2624.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3345.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2624.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 24.48g 3.31g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.88g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 373kcal 40kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 4.79g Monterey Jack
Calcium 746mg 116mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.05mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 600mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 3mg 0.42mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.002mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 47IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 14µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.05mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 1IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.154mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.058mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.034mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.22µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.042mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.141mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.171mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.313mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.277mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.087mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.171mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.217mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.1mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.254g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.033g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Buttermilk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Monterey Jack
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.