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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 RAE.
  • 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.

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 Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Calcium +24766.7%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +2366.7%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Zinc +4185.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Calcium +24766.7%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +2366.7%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Zinc +4185.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Icing
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Contains more Vitamin E +488.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 +488.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +9883.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Contains more Water +172.1%
Contains more Other +338.3%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +9883.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Contains more Water +172.1%
Contains more Other +338.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +784.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.1%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +784.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Icing Monterey Jack
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 0.68g Icing
Protein 0g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 16.23g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 67.89g 0.68g Icing
Calories 418kcal 373kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Calcium 3mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.16mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 1mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 18mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 34mg 81mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 184mg 600mg Icing
Zinc 0.07mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 0IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.26mg Icing
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.015mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.093mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 8µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 13µg 2.5µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 19.066g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.899g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.