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Monterey Jack vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monterey Jack and Roquefort

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roquefort is 53% higher.
  • Monterey Jack contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.034
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.034
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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Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more Folate +172.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +194.1%
Contains more Other +81.4%
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +194.1%
Contains more Other +81.4%
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474

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 Roquefort
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 2g Roquefort
Protein 24.48g 21.54g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 0.68g 2g Roquefort
Calories 373kcal 369kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Roquefort
Calcium 746mg 662mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.56mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 444mg 392mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 91mg Roquefort
Sodium 600mg 1809mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 2.08mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 769IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 18µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.64µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.303mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.217mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 2.114mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 1.848mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.558mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.023mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 1.614mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.602mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 90mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 19.263g Monterey Jack
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 8.474g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.32g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Roquefort
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
27%
Monterey Jack
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.