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Arrowroot vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between arrowroot and monterey Jack

  • Arrowroot has more folate; however, monterey Jack has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 95% more.
  • Arrowroot has 19 times more folate than monterey Jack. Arrowroot has 338µg of folate, while monterey Jack has 18µg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in sodium.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index than monterey Jack.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Arrowroot, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460.5%
Contains more IronIron +208.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1481.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +376.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1720.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1777.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 CarbsCarbs +1869.1%
Contains more WaterWater +96.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +477.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15040%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +218675%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +877.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.039g 19.066g 86%
Folate 338µg 18µg 80%
Calcium 6mg 746mg 74%
Phosphorus 98mg 444mg 49%
Fats 0.2g 30.28g 46%
Protein 4.24g 24.48g 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.39mg 25%
Sodium 26mg 600mg 25%
Zinc 0.63mg 3mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 1µg 198µg 22%
Iron 2.22mg 0.72mg 19%
Calories 65kcal 373kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.079mg 14%
Potassium 454mg 81mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.015mg 11%
Copper 0.121mg 0.032mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.093mg 10%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.011mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.899g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Carbs 13.39g 0.68g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 12.09g 0.68g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Monterey Jack
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.