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Balsamic vinegar vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and monterey Jack

  • Balsamic vinegar is richer in manganese, yet monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 95% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 30 times more sugar than monterey Jack. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while monterey Jack contains 0.5g.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than balsamic vinegar.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic 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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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 +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1090.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2663%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2236.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.72mg

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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 +2404.4%
Contains more WaterWater +86.4%
Contains more OtherOther +69.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4895.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 19.066g 87%
Calcium 27mg 746mg 72%
Phosphorus 19mg 444mg 61%
Protein 0.49g 24.48g 48%
Fats 0g 30.28g 47%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 30%
Zinc 0.08mg 3mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 23mg 600mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Calories 88kcal 373kcal 14%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.011mg 5%
Carbs 17.03g 0.68g 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 81mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 0.68g N/A
Iron 0.72mg 0.72mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 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
Balsamic vinegar 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%
Balsamic vinegar
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.