Monterey Jack vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Monterey Jack and Brie
- Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Brie has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Calcium is 56% higher.
- Brie contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 444mg of Phosphorus, while Brie contains 188mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Brie is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, monterey and Cheese, brie.
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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 | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +305.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +98.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +261.1% |
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:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
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Fats
~27.68g
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
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~17.41g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.013g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.826g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 373kcal | 334kcal |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 20.75g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 27.68g |
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 0.45g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 0.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 100mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 184mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.45g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 629mg |
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| Vitamin A | 769IU | 592IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 174µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.034mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 65µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 17.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 8.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.826g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.322mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.751mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.015mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 1.929mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 1.851mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.592mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.34mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.716mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.