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Monterey Jack vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monterey Jack and Buttermilk

  • Buttermilk has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2 than Monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 93% more than Buttermilk.
  • Monterey Jack has 22 times more Cholesterol than Buttermilk. While Monterey Jack has 89mg of Cholesterol, Buttermilk has only 4mg.
  • Buttermilk has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, monterey and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +543.1%
Contains more IronIron +1340%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +614.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +398.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 5.2% 18% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 2.8% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1536.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +639.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3340.9%
Contains more OtherOther +298.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +604.4%
Contains more WaterWater +119.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3345.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2624.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Buttermilk Opinion
Calories 373kcal 40kcal Monterey Jack
Protein 24.48g 3.31g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.88g Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Net carbs 0.68g 4.79g Buttermilk
Carbs 0.68g 4.79g Buttermilk
Cholesterol 89mg 4mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 22IU 1IU Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Monterey Jack
Calcium 746mg 116mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 151mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.72mg 0.05mg Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 4.79g Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 0.42mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 600mg 190mg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 769IU 47IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 198µg 14µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.05mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.002mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.154mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.058mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.034mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.22µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 5µg Monterey Jack
Choline 15.4mg 17.7mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.254g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.033g Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.042mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.141mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.171mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.313mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.277mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.087mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.171mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.217mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.1mg Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Buttermilk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Monterey Jack
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.