Monterey Jack vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between monterey Jack and cream cheese
- Monterey Jack has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and iron; however, cream cheese has more vitamin A and vitamin B5.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 65% more.
- Monterey Jack has 7 times more iron than cream cheese. Monterey Jack has 0.72mg of iron, while cream cheese has 0.11mg.
- Cream cheese is lower in sodium.
- Monterey Jack has a higher glycemic index than cream cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey and Cheese, cream.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +669.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +554.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +315% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.6% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +298% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +711.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.3% |
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~20.213g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.907g
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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| Calcium | 746mg | 97mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 107mg | 48% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 6.15g | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.22µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 0.5mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 308µg | 12% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 314mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 8.6µg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.517mg | 6% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 34.44g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 20.213g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 1.483g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.018mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 27.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 5.52g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 350kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 8.907g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monterey Jack is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.147g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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