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Goat vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Goat and Monterey Jack

  • Goat is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 91% higher.
  • Goat contains 42 times more Vitamin B3 than Monterey Jack. Goat contains 3.95mg of Vitamin B3, while Monterey Jack contains 0.093mg.
  • Goat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted 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 +418.1%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Copper +846.9%
Contains more Manganese +281.8%
Contains more Calcium +4288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +418.1%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Copper +846.9%
Contains more Manganese +281.8%
Contains more Calcium +4288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.9%

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.
Goat
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
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 E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +66.3%
Contains more Fats +899.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +113.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 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 Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +66.3%
Contains more Fats +899.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +113.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +543.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.9%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +543.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Protein 27.1g 24.48g Goat
Fats 3.03g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Calories 143kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0g 0.5g Goat
Calcium 17mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 3.73mg 0.72mg Goat
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 201mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 405mg 81mg Goat
Sodium 86mg 600mg Goat
Zinc 5.27mg 3mg Goat
Copper 0.303mg 0.032mg Goat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.011mg Goat
Selenium 11.8µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 0IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.26mg Goat
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.39mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 0.093mg Goat
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 5µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.83µg Goat
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.403mg 0.315mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg 0.871mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.258mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.016mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.726mg 0.641mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.452mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.565mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 75mg 89mg Goat
Saturated Fat 0.93g 19.066g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat 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
33%
Goat
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat
Goat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.