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

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How are Egg white and Monterey Jack different?

  • Egg white is higher in Selenium, however, Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 95% higher.
  • Egg white has less Sodium.

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.
Contains more Potassium +101.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Contains more Calcium +10557.1%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2860%
Contains more Zinc +9900%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +101.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Contains more Calcium +10557.1%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2860%
Contains more Zinc +9900%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +113.5%
Contains more Protein +124.6%
Contains more Fats +17711.8%
Contains more Other +463.5%
Equal in Carbs - 0.68
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 Water +113.5%
Contains more Protein +124.6%
Contains more Fats +17711.8%
Contains more Other +463.5%
Equal in Carbs - 0.68

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0.68g Egg white
Protein 10.9g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 0.17g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.73g 0.68g Egg white
Calories 52kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.71g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Calcium 7mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.08mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 15mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 163mg 81mg Egg white
Sodium 166mg 600mg Egg white
Zinc 0.03mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.023mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 20µg 14.5µg Egg white
Vitamin A 0IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.015mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.39mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.093mg Egg white
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 4µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.449mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 1.016mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.806mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.399mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.809mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.29mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0g 19.066g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white Monterey Jack
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Egg white
27%
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 contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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.