Monterey Jack vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Monterey Jack and Blue cheese different?
- Monterey Jack is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Blue cheese is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Blue cheese is 30% higher.
- Monterey Jack contains 2 times more Iron than Blue cheese. While Monterey Jack contains 0.72mg of Iron, Blue cheese contains only 0.31mg.
- Monterey Jack has less Sodium.
Cheese, monterey and Cheese, blue are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +216% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
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 DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +992.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +723.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~28.74g
~equal in
Water
~42.41g
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
18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~18.669g
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 | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 21.4g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 28.74g |
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 2.34g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 2.34g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 75mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 528mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 256mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.5g | |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 2.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 387mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 1146mg |
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| Vitamin A | 769IU | 721IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 198µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1.016mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 18.669g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 7.778g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.8g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.312mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.785mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.124mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 1.919mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 1.852mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.584mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.087mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.556mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.758mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.5 g)
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.