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Broth vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and monterey Jack

  • Broth has more selenium and choline; however, monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1012% more than monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack contains 7 times less choline than broth. Broth contains 114.6mg of choline, while monterey Jack contains 15.4mg.
  • Monterey Jack has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +107.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.5%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +298.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +644.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.39mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +2548.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1285.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.9%
Contains more FatsFats +118.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1706.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 -82%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +398.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Monterey Jack
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Broth Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 600mg 1012%
Saturated fat 3.43g 19.066g 71%
Calcium 187mg 746mg 56%
Phosphorus 166mg 444mg 40%
Zinc 0.09mg 3mg 26%
Selenium 28µg 14.5µg 25%
Cholesterol 13mg 89mg 25%
Fats 13.88g 30.28g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.899g 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.83µg 22%
Choline 114.6mg 15.4mg 18%
Protein 16.66g 24.48g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.093mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 8.751g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.21mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg 7%
Potassium 309mg 81mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 27mg 7%
Carbs 18.01g 0.68g 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.011mg 6%
Calories 267kcal 373kcal 5%
Copper 0mg 0.032mg 4%
Folate 32µg 18µg 4%
Iron 1.03mg 0.72mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.079mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 23275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.