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Baby food vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baby food and monterey Jack

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, copper, and fiber; however, monterey Jack is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Baby food covers your daily iron needs 585% more than monterey Jack.
  • Baby food contains less saturated fat.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baby food is 56, while the glycemic index of monterey Jack is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +270.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +439.5%
Contains more IronIron +6497.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +943.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
~equal in Calcium ~746mg

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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 EVitamin E +1315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 +10694.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.7%
Contains more FatsFats +588.2%
Contains more WaterWater +512.1%
~equal in Other ~3.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 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 -96%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +625.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 0.72mg 585%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.093mg 216%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.015mg 202%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.39mg 179%
Saturated fat 0.769g 19.066g 83%
Fats 4.4g 30.28g 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Copper 0.334mg 0.032mg 34%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Sodium 3mg 600mg 26%
Protein 12.2g 24.48g 25%
Carbs 73.4g 0.68g 24%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.26mg 23%
Vitamin A 1µg 198µg 22%
Selenium 25.9µg 14.5µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 8.751g 19%
Magnesium 100mg 27mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.21mg 17%
Potassium 437mg 81mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.079mg 8%
Phosphorus 392mg 444mg 7%
Folate 43µg 18µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.899g 5%
Zinc 2.4mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 23.2mg 15.4mg 1%
Calcium 733mg 746mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.5µg 1%
Calories 379kcal 373kcal 0%
Net carbs 65.9g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
164%
Baby food
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.