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Monterey Jack vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Monterey Jack and Cauliflower

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 95% more than Cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, monterey and Cauliflower, raw.

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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 +3290.9%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +909.1%
Contains more Zinc +1011.1%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Potassium +269.1%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3290.9%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +909.1%
Contains more Zinc +1011.1%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Potassium +269.1%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.9%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +520%
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% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.9%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1175%
Contains more Fats +10714.3%
Contains more Other +367.1%
Contains more Carbs +630.9%
Contains more Water +124.5%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +1175%
Contains more Fats +10714.3%
Contains more Other +367.1%
Contains more Carbs +630.9%
Contains more Water +124.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25638.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25638.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 24.48g 1.92g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 373kcal 25kcal Monterey Jack
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0.5g 1.91g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 746mg 22mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.42mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 44mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 600mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 3mg 0.27mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.011mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.08mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.06mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 18µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.02mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.076mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.071mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.106mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.217mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.02mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.065mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.125mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.056mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.034g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.031g Monterey Jack
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

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Monterey Jack Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.936g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.