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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, 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.
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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.034mg
~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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +689.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.1%
Contains more OtherOther +81.4%
~equal in Fats ~30.64g
~equal in Water ~39.38g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.263g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.474g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 373kcal 369kcal Monterey Jack
Protein 24.48g 21.54g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 0.68g 2g Roquefort
Carbs 0.68g 2g Roquefort
Cholesterol 89mg 90mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 746mg 662mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 91mg Roquefort
Iron 0.72mg 0.56mg Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Roquefort
Copper 0.032mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Zinc 3mg 2.08mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 392mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 600mg 1809mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 198µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
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
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.64µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 49µg Roquefort
Choline 15.4mg 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
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Roquefort
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Monterey Jack
36%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
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.