Monterey Jack vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between monterey Jack and mozzarella
- Monterey Jack has more vitamin A, iron, and monounsaturated fat; however, mozzarella has more phosphorus.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% more.
- Monterey Jack has 38 times more sodium than mozzarella. Monterey Jack has 600mg of sodium, while mozzarella has 16mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.
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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 IronIron | +188% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
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 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.8% |
| 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:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +355.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
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
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 10.867g | 37% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 16mg | 25% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 17.1g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 54mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 524mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 4.844g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 137µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 27.5g | 6% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 280kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.92µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.34mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.509g | 3% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 15.7µg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 731mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 13IU | 1% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 3.13mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.199g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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