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Mozzarella vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella and Monterey Jack

  • Mozzarella has more Phosphorus, however, Monterey Jack has more Vitamin A, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
  • Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +17.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more IronIron +188%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Calcium ~746mg
~equal in Zinc ~3mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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% 46% 5.2% 18% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.079mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.83µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +355.9%
Contains more WaterWater +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +77.1%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -43%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Monterey Jack Opinion
Calories 280kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Protein 27.5g 24.48g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Net carbs 3.1g 0.68g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 0.68g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 89mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Calcium 731mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 95mg 81mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Sugar 1.23g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Copper 0.027mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3.13mg 3mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 444mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 600mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 137µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.093mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.079mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.83µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Folate 9µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 19.066g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.899g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Monterey Jack
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Mozzarella
25%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.199g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.
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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.