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Monterey Jack vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monterey Jack and Barley different?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Barley is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 93% higher.
  • Barley has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, monterey and Barley, hulled 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.
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
3
:
7
Barley
Barley
Contains more Calcium +2160.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.2%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +392.6%
Contains more Potassium +458%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +1456.3%
Contains more Manganese +17563.6%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Zinc - 2.77
Monterey Jack
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +2160.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.2%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +392.6%
Contains more Potassium +458%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +1456.3%
Contains more Manganese +17563.6%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Zinc - 2.77

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.
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
5
:
6
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +3395.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4850.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Equal in Folate - 19
Monterey Jack
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%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3395.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4850.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
4
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains more Protein +96.2%
Contains more Fats +1216.5%
Contains more Water +334.4%
Contains more Other +54.3%
Contains more Carbs +10705.9%
Monterey Jack
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Barley
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +96.2%
Contains more Fats +1216.5%
Contains more Water +334.4%
Contains more Other +54.3%
Contains more Carbs +10705.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
1
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2866.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%
Monterey Jack
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2866.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%

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 Barley
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Barley Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 56.18g Barley
Protein 24.48g 12.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 2.3g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 73.48g Barley
Calories 373kcal 354kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 0.8g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 746mg 33mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 27mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 444mg 264mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 452mg Barley
Sodium 600mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 3mg 2.77mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.498mg Barley
Manganese 0.011mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 14.5µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 769IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 1µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.285mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 4.604mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.318mg Barley
Folate 18µg 19µg Barley
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.2µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.208mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.424mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.456mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.848mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.465mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.24mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.7mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.612mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.281mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Barley
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.482g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.295g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.108g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Monterey Jack
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.584g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.
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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.