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Tilsit cheese vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tilsit cheese and Monterey Jack?

  • Tilsit cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Monterey Jack is richer in Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% higher.
  • Monterey Jack contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, tilsit and Cheese, monterey types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Iron +213%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Equal in Calcium - 746
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Iron +213%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Equal in Calcium - 746
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 A +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.39
Equal in Folate - 18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
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 A +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.39
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +176.5%
Contains more Other +37.2%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
Equal in Water - 41.01
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 +176.5%
Contains more Other +37.2%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
Equal in Water - 41.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.7%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 1.88g 0.68g Tilsit cheese
Protein 24.41g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 25.98g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 1.88g 0.68g Tilsit cheese
Calories 340kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 700mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.23mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 13mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 500mg 444mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 65mg 81mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 753mg 600mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3.5mg 3mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1045IU 769IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 249µg 198µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.015mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.093mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.21mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 20µg 18µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.83µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.315mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg 0.871mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.548mg 2.344mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg 2.037mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.754mg 0.641mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.289mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg 1.635mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 102mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 16.775g 19.066g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.136g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
40%
Tilsit cheese
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.