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Egg white vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are egg whites and monterey Jack different?

  • Egg whites are higher in selenium; however, monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 95% higher.
  • Egg whites have less sodium.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index (0) than monterey Jack (27).

Egg, white, raw, fresh and Cheese, monterey are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 +101.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10557.1%
Contains more IronIron +800%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +9900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2860%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1480%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 WaterWater +113.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.6%
Contains more FatsFats +17711.8%
Contains more OtherOther +463.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0.68g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 19.066g 87%
Calcium 7mg 746mg 74%
Phosphorus 15mg 444mg 61%
Fats 0.17g 30.28g 46%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.83µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Protein 10.9g 24.48g 27%
Zinc 0.03mg 3mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Sodium 166mg 600mg 19%
Calories 52kcal 373kcal 16%
Selenium 20µg 14.5µg 10%
Iron 0.08mg 0.72mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.079mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.899g 6%
Magnesium 11mg 27mg 4%
Folate 4µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.39mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 1.1mg 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 163mg 81mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.015mg 1%
Copper 0.023mg 0.032mg 1%
Carbs 0.73g 0.68g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.093mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.859mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.