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Kefir vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kefir and Monterey Jack

  • Monterey Jack is richer than Kefir in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 92% higher.
  • Kefir contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
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 PotassiumPotassium +102.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +473.8%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +552.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%

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.
Kefir
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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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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% 46% 5.2% 18% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 +558.8%
Contains more WaterWater +119.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +545.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3155.9%
Contains more OtherOther +386.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 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 -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2722.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1596.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Monterey Jack Opinion
Calories 41kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Protein 3.79g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 0.93g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 0.68g Kefir
Carbs 4.48g 0.68g Kefir
Cholesterol 5mg 89mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU 22IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Calcium 130mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 164mg 81mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Sugar 4.61g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Copper 0.009mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 0.46mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 105mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 40mg 600mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 171µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 1µg 0.6µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.015mg Kefir
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.093mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.21mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Folate 13µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Trans Fat 0.037g Monterey Jack
Choline 15.2mg 15.4mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 0.658g 19.066g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.899g Monterey Jack
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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
15%
Kefir
25%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.