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Monterey Jack vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monterey Jack and Arborio rice different?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, while Arborio rice is higher in Manganese.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 95% more than Arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, monterey and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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 Calcium +74500%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1245.5%
Contains more Potassium +211.5%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +74500%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1245.5%
Contains more Potassium +211.5%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1505.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Folate +227.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1505.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Folate +227.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +937.3%
Contains more Fats +15836.8%
Contains more Other +1768.4%
Contains more Carbs +4125%
Contains more Water +67.1%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +937.3%
Contains more Fats +15836.8%
Contains more Other +1768.4%
Contains more Carbs +4125%
Contains more Water +67.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14987.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1698%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14987.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1698%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 24.48g 2.36g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.19g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 373kcal 130kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Arborio rice
Calcium 746mg 1mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 33mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 26mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 600mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 3mg 0.4mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.072mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 14.5µg 7.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.016mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.059mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.027mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.084mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.102mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.195mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.085mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.056mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.126mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.144mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.056mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.058g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.05g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Arborio rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Monterey Jack
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.