Monterey Jack vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between monterey Jack and cottage cheese?
- Monterey Jack is richer than cottage cheese in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
- Monterey Jack has 9 times more calcium than cottage cheese. While monterey Jack has 746mg of calcium, cottage cheese has only 83mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cottage cheese is lower.
- The glycemic index of cottage cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, monterey and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types 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 | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +798.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +928.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +450% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +435.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
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:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +604.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +397.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.6% |
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
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1024.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +630.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
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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| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 1.718g | 79% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 83mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 159mg | 41% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 4.3g | 40% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 11.12g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 17mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 0.4mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 0.778g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 37µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.163mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.43µg | 17% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 98kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 364mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.7µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.557mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.123g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3IU | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
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
26%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)