Lamb vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lamb and monterey Jack?
- Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and choline, yet monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 73% more.
- Lamb has 72 times more vitamin B3 than monterey Jack. While lamb has 6.66mg of vitamin B3, monterey Jack has only 0.093mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lamb is lower.
- The glycemic index of lamb is lower.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 | +282.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +271.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4288.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7061.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +207.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +508.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +332.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 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 | -53.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.751g
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 | 17mg | 746mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.83µg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 19.066g | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 0.093mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 444mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 600mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 14.5µg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.72mg | 15% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 30.28g | 14% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 15.4mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.39mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.032mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.899g | 4% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 373kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 24.48g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.68g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Folate | 18µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 8.751g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.344mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.289mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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
52%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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