Foie gras vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between foie gras and monterey Jack?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B5, yet monterey Jack is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 357% more.
- Foie gras has 13 times more copper than monterey Jack. While foie gras has 0.4mg of copper, monterey Jack has only 0.032mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in monterey Jack is lower.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, monterey types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +70.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +663.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +990.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +203.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +965.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +226.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +405.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +486.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2598.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1032.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +586.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
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 | -24.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +192.7% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.83µg | 357% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 198µg | 89% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 746mg | 68% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.72mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 14.5µg | 54% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 8.751g | 42% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.032mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 444mg | 35% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 24.48g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 19.066g | 21% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 30.28g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 89mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.21mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 3mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.093mg | 15% |
| Folate | 60µg | 18µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.39mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.011mg | 5% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 373kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 600mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 81mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.899g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 2.344mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 2.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 1.289mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
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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
137%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.616g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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