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English muffin vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffin and Monterey Jack

  • English muffin is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 94% higher.
  • English muffin contains 32 times more Manganese than Monterey Jack. English muffin contains 0.357mg of Manganese, while Monterey Jack contains 0.011mg.
  • English muffin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains more Iron +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Copper +303.1%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Contains more Calcium +1334.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.8%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Copper +303.1%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Contains more Calcium +1334.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.8%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1583.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1975%
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1583.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1975%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +6664.7%
Contains more Protein +217.9%
Contains more Fats +1582.2%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Water - 41.01
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 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 Carbs +6664.7%
Contains more Protein +217.9%
Contains more Fats +1582.2%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Water - 41.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2797.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.899
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2797.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.899

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 0.68g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 1.8g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 46g 0.68g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.89mg 0.72mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 133mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 131mg 81mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 600mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.129mg 0.032mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.011mg English muffin
Selenium 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 0IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.015mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.093mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.21mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 37µg 18µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.242mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.315mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.553mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.241mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.139mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.353mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.17mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 19.066g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.807g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.