Icing vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between icing and monterey Jack
- Icing has more vitamin K; however, monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Monterey Jack covers your daily saturated fat needs 80% more than icing.
- Monterey Jack contains 5 times less vitamin K than icing. Icing contains 13µg of vitamin K, while monterey Jack contains 2.5µg.
- Icing has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of icing is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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 less SodiumSodium | -69.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4185.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2366.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14400% |
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 EVitamin E | +488.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +569.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9883.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +172.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 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 | -84.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +784.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.1% |
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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| Calcium | 3mg | 746mg | 74% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 19.066g | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 444mg | 61% |
| Protein | 0g | 24.48g | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 0.899g | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.83µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 3mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 30.28g | 22% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 0.68g | 22% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 600mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 8.751g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 2.5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 0.26mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.72mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.39mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 15.4mg | 2% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 373kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $4)