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Monterey Jack vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monterey Jack and Gruyere cheese different?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Vitamin B2, and Iron, while Gruyere cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 32% more than Monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack contains 4 times more Iron than Gruyere cheese. Monterey Jack contains 0.72mg of Iron, while Gruyere cheese contains 0.17mg.
  • Monterey Jack is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, monterey and Cheese, gruyere types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +323.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%
~equal in Potassium ~81mg
~equal in Copper ~0.032mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 5.2% 18% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 5.6% 18% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.28mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.6µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.081mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.7µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
~equal in Fats ~32.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.913g

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 Gruyere cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Gruyere cheese Opinion
Calories 373kcal 413kcal Gruyere cheese
Protein 24.48g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 30.28g 32.34g Gruyere cheese
Net carbs 0.68g 0.36g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 0.36g Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 110mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 24IU Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 27mg 36mg Gruyere cheese
Calcium 746mg 1011mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 81mg
Iron 0.72mg 0.17mg Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 0.36g Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.032mg
Zinc 3mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 444mg 605mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 600mg 714mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 948IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A 198µg 271µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.017mg Gruyere cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.279mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.106mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.562mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.081mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Folate 18µg 10µg Monterey Jack
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 19.066g 18.913g Gruyere cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.733g Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 0.871mg 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 2.344mg 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.037mg 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.641mg 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 1.635mg 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 0.859mg 1.117mg Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Gruyere cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Monterey Jack
34%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.