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Filo vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between filo and monterey Jack

  • Filo has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than filo.
  • Filo has 44 times more vitamin B3 than monterey Jack. While filo has 4.073mg of vitamin B3, monterey Jack has only 0.093mg.
  • Filo has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of filo is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Phyllo dough 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.
Filo
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
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 IronIron +345.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6681.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +492%
~equal in Potassium ~81mg

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.
Filo
4
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% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +3506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4279.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
1
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 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 CarbsCarbs +7635.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.8%
Contains more FatsFats +404.7%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more OtherOther +108.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
2
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 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 -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.899g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Filo Monterey Jack
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Filo Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.47g 19.066g 80%
Calcium 11mg 746mg 74%
Phosphorus 75mg 444mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.015mg 44%
Fats 6g 30.28g 37%
Protein 7.1g 24.48g 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Iron 3.21mg 0.72mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.093mg 25%
Zinc 0.49mg 3mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.011mg 20%
Folate 88µg 18µg 18%
Carbs 52.6g 0.68g 17%
Selenium 23.3µg 14.5µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 8.751g 14%
Copper 0.101mg 0.032mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Sodium 483mg 600mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.39mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.079mg 4%
Calories 299kcal 373kcal 4%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.21mg 2%
Choline 6.9mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.26mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 0.68g N/A
Potassium 74mg 81mg 0%
Sugar 0.18g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.5µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.899g 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo 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
30%
Filo
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.596g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.