Brie vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Brie and Monterey Jack
- Brie has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Calcium is 56% higher.
- Monterey Jack contains 4 times less Folate than Brie. Brie contains 65µg of Folate, while Monterey Jack contains 18µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Brie is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie 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 PotassiumPotassium | +87.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +305.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +98.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.5% |
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Fats
~30.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
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Saturated Fat
~19.066g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.751g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.899g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 373kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 24.48g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 30.28g |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 0.68g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 0.68g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 746mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 81mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.72mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 444mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 600mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 769IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 198µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 19.066g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 8.751g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.899g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.315mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.871mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.519mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.344mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.641mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.289mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.635mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.859mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.