Monterey Jack vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese
- Monterey Jack is richer in Iron, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheddar Cheese is 25% higher.
- Monterey Jack contains 5 times more Iron than Cheddar Cheese. Monterey Jack contains 0.72mg of Iron, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.14mg.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Cheese, cheddar.
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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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Iron
+414.3%
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Zinc
+21.3%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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Selenium
+96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 455
Equal in Potassium - 76
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Copper - 0.03
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Iron
+414.3%
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Zinc
+21.3%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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Selenium
+96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 455
Equal in Potassium - 76
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Copper - 0.03
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 B3
+57.6%
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Vitamin B6
+19.7%
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Vitamin A
+61.5%
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Vitamin E
+173.1%
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Vitamin B1
+93.3%
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Vitamin B5
+95.2%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+32.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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Vitamin B3
+57.6%
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Vitamin B6
+19.7%
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Vitamin A
+61.5%
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Vitamin E
+173.1%
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Vitamin B1
+93.3%
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Vitamin B5
+95.2%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+32.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+10.8%
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Carbs
+354.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Equal in Fats - 33.31
Equal in Water - 37.02
Equal in Other - 3.71
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
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3.55 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
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Water
+10.8%
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Carbs
+354.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Equal in Fats - 33.31
Equal in Water - 37.02
Equal in Other - 3.71
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+58.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Saturated Fat:
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.899 g
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+58.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 3.09g |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 22.87g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 33.31g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 3.09g |
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| Calories | 373kcal | 404kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.48g |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 710mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 455mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 653mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 3.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 769IU | 1242IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 198µg | 330µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.066mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.547mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.206mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 1.939mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 1.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.547mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.074mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.404mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.547mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 99mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 18.867g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 9.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 1.421g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese 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.