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Meatball vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between meatball and monterey Jack?

  • Meatball is higher in vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, fiber, and iron, yet monterey Jack is higher in calcium, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in meatball is lower.
  • The glycemic index of meatball is lower.

We used Meatballs, meatless 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +2106.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2884%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1712.5%
~equal in Sodium ~600mg

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.
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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2588.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +474%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +1076.5%
Contains more WaterWater +41.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +236.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 -92.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.425g 19.066g 80%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.015mg 77%
Copper 0.706mg 0.032mg 75%
Calcium 25mg 746mg 72%
Fats 9g 30.28g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.83µg 28%
Selenium 0.8µg 14.5µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.899g 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Iron 2.16mg 0.72mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 8.751g 16%
Folate 78µg 18µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.093mg 15%
Phosphorus 344mg 444mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.39mg 14%
Choline 88.4mg 15.4mg 13%
Zinc 1.8mg 3mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.26mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.079mg 9%
Calories 197kcal 373kcal 9%
Protein 21g 24.48g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.21mg 6%
Potassium 180mg 81mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Magnesium 18mg 27mg 2%
Carbs 8g 0.68g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Sodium 550mg 600mg 2%
Net carbs 3.4g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Monterey Jack
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.