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Monterey Jack vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Monterey Jack and Fontina

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fontina covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 35% more than Monterey Jack.
  • Fontina contains 3 times less Iron than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 0.72mg of Iron, while Fontina contains 0.23mg.
  • Monterey Jack has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Cheese, fontina.

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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 +35.6%
Contains more Iron +213%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +35.6%
Contains more Iron +213%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
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 B2 +91.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.083
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
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 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.083
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +127.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92
Equal in Other - 3.79
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +127.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92
Equal in Other - 3.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687

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 Fontina
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 1.55g Fontina
Protein 24.48g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 30.28g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 0.68g 1.55g Fontina
Calories 373kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 0.5g 1.55g Monterey Jack
Calcium 746mg 550mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.23mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 346mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 64mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 600mg 800mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.032mg 0.025mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 769IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 22IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.204mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 18µg 6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.871mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.384mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.037mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.641mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.635mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.859mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 89mg 116mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 19.196g Monterey Jack
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 8.687g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Fontina
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
27%
Monterey Jack
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.