Molasses vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are molasses and monterey Jack different?
- Molasses are higher in manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, monterey Jack is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 95% higher.
- Molasses contain 139 times more manganese than monterey Jack. While molasses contain 1.53mg of manganese, monterey Jack contains only 0.011mg.
- Molasses have less saturated fat.
Molasses and Cheese, monterey are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +796.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1707.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +555.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1421.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13809.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +934.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1332.3% |
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 | +173.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +900% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +282.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +748.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19400% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +15.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10889.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +30180% |
Contains more WaterWater | +87.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 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 | -99.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27246.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1698% |
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 0.018g | 19.066g | 87% |
Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.011mg | 66% |
Phosphorus | 31mg | 444mg | 59% |
Calcium | 205mg | 746mg | 54% |
Copper | 0.487mg | 0.032mg | 51% |
Magnesium | 242mg | 27mg | 51% |
Iron | 4.72mg | 0.72mg | 50% |
Protein | 0g | 24.48g | 49% |
Fats | 0.1g | 30.28g | 46% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.079mg | 45% |
Potassium | 1464mg | 81mg | 41% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.83µg | 35% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.39mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 3mg | 25% |
Carbs | 74.73g | 0.68g | 25% |
Sodium | 37mg | 600mg | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 8.751g | 22% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
Selenium | 17.8µg | 14.5µg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.899g | 6% |
Folate | 0µg | 18µg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
Calories | 290kcal | 373kcal | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 74.73g | 0.68g | N/A |
Sugar | 74.72g | 0.5g | N/A |
Choline | 13.3mg | 15.4mg | 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% |
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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
18%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%

72%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.048g)
Which food is cheaper?

Molasses is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.