Gruyere cheese vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Gruyere cheese and Monterey Jack different?
- Gruyere cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, while Monterey Jack is higher in Vitamin B2, and Iron.
- Gruyere cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 32% more than Monterey Jack.
- Gruyere cheese contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Monterey Jack. Gruyere cheese contains 0.562mg of Vitamin B5, while Monterey Jack contains 0.21mg.
- Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol.
Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, monterey types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +323.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16% |
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 AVitamin A | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.6µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~30.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.733 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.066g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 413kcal | 373kcal |
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| Protein | 29.81g | 24.48g |
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| Fats | 32.34g | 30.28g |
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| Net carbs | 0.36g | 0.68g |
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| Carbs | 0.36g | 0.68g |
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| Cholesterol | 110mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 1011mg | 746mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 81mg | |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.72mg |
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| Sugar | 0.36g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 605mg | 444mg |
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| Sodium | 714mg | 600mg |
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| Vitamin A | 948IU | 769IU |
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| Vitamin A | 271µg | 198µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.279mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.106mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.562mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.913g | 19.066g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.043g | 8.751g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.733g | 0.899g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.421mg | 0.315mg |
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| Threonine | 1.089mg | 0.871mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.612mg | 1.519mg |
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| Leucine | 3.102mg | 2.344mg |
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| Lysine | 2.71mg | 2.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.822mg | 0.641mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.743mg | 1.289mg |
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| Valine | 2.243mg | 1.635mg |
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| Histidine | 1.117mg | 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
34%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins