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Monterey Jack vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Monterey Jack and Cardamom

  • Monterey Jack has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Cardamom has more Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1217% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cardamom is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, monterey and Spices, cardamom.

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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 +94.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains more Iron +1840.3%
Contains more Magnesium +748.1%
Contains more Potassium +1281.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +149%
Contains more Copper +1096.9%
Contains more Manganese +254445.5%
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 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +94.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains more Iron +1840.3%
Contains more Magnesium +748.1%
Contains more Potassium +1281.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +149%
Contains more Copper +1096.9%
Contains more Manganese +254445.5%

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 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1084.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.1%
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% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1084.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +351.9%
Contains more Water +395.3%
Contains more Carbs +9969.1%
Contains more Other +63.1%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +351.9%
Contains more Water +395.3%
Contains more Carbs +9969.1%
Contains more Other +63.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +905.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +905.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 24.48g 10.76g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 6.7g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 373kcal 311kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Cardamom
Fiber 0g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 746mg 383mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 27mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 444mg 178mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 600mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 3mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.032mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 0.011mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 14.5µg 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 C 0mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.182mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.102mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Cardamom
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.87g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.43g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Cardamom
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
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.386g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.

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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.