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 RAE, 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.
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Iron
+323.5%
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Sodium
-16%
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Calcium
+35.5%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+36.3%
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Zinc
+30%
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Manganese
+54.5%
Equal in Potassium - 81
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Iron
+323.5%
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Sodium
-16%
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Calcium
+35.5%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+36.3%
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Zinc
+30%
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Manganese
+54.5%
Equal in Potassium - 81
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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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Vitamin B2
+39.8%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin A
+23.3%
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Vitamin B1
+300%
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Vitamin B3
+14%
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Vitamin B5
+167.6%
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Vitamin B12
+92.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.28
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7
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Vitamin B2
+39.8%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin A
+23.3%
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Vitamin B1
+300%
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Vitamin B3
+14%
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Vitamin B5
+167.6%
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Vitamin B12
+92.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.28
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+88.9%
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Water
+23.6%
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Protein
+21.8%
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Other
+21.1%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
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Carbs
+88.9%
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Water
+23.6%
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Protein
+21.8%
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+21.1%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+92.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
Saturated Fat:
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.899 g
Saturated Fat:
18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.733 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+92.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
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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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 0.36g |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 29.81g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 32.34g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 0.36g |
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| Calories | 373kcal | 413kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.36g |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 1011mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.17mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 605mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 81mg | |
| Sodium | 600mg | 714mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 3.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 948IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 198µg | 271µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.279mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.562mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.081mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.421mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 1.089mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.612mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 3.102mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 2.71mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.822mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.743mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 2.243mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 1.117mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 110mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 18.913g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 10.043g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 1.733g |
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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
27%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins