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Baking powder vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baking powder and monterey Jack

  • Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet monterey Jack is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 513% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 18 times more sodium than monterey Jack. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while monterey Jack contains 600mg.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than baking powder.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 19% 1763% 1.8% 413% 3.3% 0.27% 939% 1383% 1.4% 1.1%
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 CalciumCalcium +687.7%
Contains more IronIron +1430.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +393.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305%
Contains more CopperCopper +220%
Contains more ZincZinc +29900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 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 +3973.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1795.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +720.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 746mg 513%
Sodium 10600mg 600mg 435%
Phosphorus 2191mg 444mg 250%
Iron 11.02mg 0.72mg 129%
Saturated fat 0g 19.066g 87%
Protein 0g 24.48g 49%
Fats 0g 30.28g 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.39mg 30%
Zinc 0.01mg 3mg 27%
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Calories 53kcal 373kcal 16%
Carbs 27.7g 0.68g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.899g 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.079mg 6%
Folate 0µg 18µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 0mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Copper 0.01mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 20mg 81mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.093mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 0.68g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
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
Baking powder 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
0%
Baking powder
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 10000mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.