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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +687.7%
Contains more Iron +1430.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.5%
Contains more Potassium +305%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +29900%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +687.7%
Contains more Iron +1430.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.5%
Contains more Potassium +305%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +29900%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3973.5%
Contains more Other +1795.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +720.2%
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 Carbs +3973.5%
Contains more Other +1795.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 0.68g Baking powder
Protein 0g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 0g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 27.7g 0.68g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0g 0.5g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 746mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.72mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 2191mg 444mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 81mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 10600mg 600mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 0.01mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.01mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 0IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.093mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 0µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0µg 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 0mg 89mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 19.066g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder 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
0%
Baking powder
27%
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 Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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.