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Ricotta vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ricotta and Monterey Jack

  • Ricotta contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Calcium is 54% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ricotta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Calcium +260.4%
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +181%
Contains more Zinc +158.6%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Calcium +260.4%
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +181%
Contains more Zinc +158.6%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
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 B3 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
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 B3 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +347.1%
Contains more Water +74.8%
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +248%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +347.1%
Contains more Water +74.8%
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +248%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.5%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 0.68g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 12.98g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 3.04g 0.68g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.27g 0.5g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.38mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 158mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 105mg 81mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 600mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.021mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.006mg 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 445IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 10IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.015mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.093mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.21mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 12µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.517mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 1.221mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 1.338mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.281mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.692mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.459mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 51mg 89mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 19.066g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.771g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.