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Monterey Jack vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Monterey Jack and Béchamel sauce

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE in Monterey Jack is higher than in Béchamel sauce.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 85% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce has 11 times less Cholesterol than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack has 89mg of Cholesterol, while Béchamel sauce has 8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, monterey and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 +492.1%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.6%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Selenium +339.4%
Contains more Potassium +101.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
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 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Calcium +492.1%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.6%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Selenium +339.4%
Contains more Potassium +101.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%

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 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%
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 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +549.3%
Contains more Fats +349.9%
Contains more Other +146.5%
Contains more Carbs +988.2%
Contains more Water +96.7%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +549.3%
Contains more Fats +349.9%
Contains more Other +146.5%
Contains more Carbs +988.2%
Contains more Water +96.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.4%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 7.3g Béchamel sauce
Protein 24.48g 3.77g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 6.73g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 7.4g Béchamel sauce
Calories 373kcal 105kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 4.78g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 746mg 126mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 101mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 163mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 600mg 328mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 3mg 0.42mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.013mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 14.5µg 3.3µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 262IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 73µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.17mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.184mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.041mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 9µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.3µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.046mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.147mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.198mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.32mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.259mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.082mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.157mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.219mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.089mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 19.066g 2.152g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 2.67g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Béchamel sauce
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
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $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.

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

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.