Monterey Jack vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Monterey Jack and American cheese different?
- Monterey Jack is richer in Vitamin B2, while American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A.
- American cheese covers your daily need of Sodium 47% more than Monterey Jack.
- Monterey Jack contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than American cheese. Monterey Jack contains 0.39mg of Vitamin B2, while American cheese contains 0.234mg.
- American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat.
Cheese, monterey and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types were 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 IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +272.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.6µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +444.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~31.79g
~equal in
Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~18.057g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.236g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 373kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 18.13g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 31.79g |
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 3.7g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 3.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 100mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 23IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 1045mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 132mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.26g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 2.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 641mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 1671mg |
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| Vitamin A | 769IU | 945IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 250µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.041mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.144g |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 36.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 18.057g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 8.236g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 1.286g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.772mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 1.516mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.939mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.546mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
25%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.