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Yogurt vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yogurt and Monterey Jack

  • Yogurt contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Iron than Monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yogurt is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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 +74.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +578.2%
Contains more Iron +928.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.9%
Contains more Zinc +476.9%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +74.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +578.2%
Contains more Iron +928.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.9%
Contains more Zinc +476.9%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%

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.
Yogurt
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +19125%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 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 B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +19125%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +429.4%
Contains more Water +107.5%
Contains more Protein +140.2%
Contains more Fats +7664.1%
Contains more Other +393.1%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +429.4%
Contains more Water +107.5%
Contains more Protein +140.2%
Contains more Fats +7664.1%
Contains more Other +393.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16411.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7391.7%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16411.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7391.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 0.68g Yogurt
Protein 10.19g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 0.39g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 3.6g 0.68g Yogurt
Calories 59kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 3.24g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Calcium 110mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.07mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 135mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 141mg 81mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 600mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.017mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 4IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.015mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.093mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.21mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 7µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 5mg 89mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 0.117g 19.066g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.899g Monterey Jack
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Monterey Jack
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
17%
Yogurt
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Yogurt
Yogurt is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
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

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.