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

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A recap on differences between Monterey Jack and Cheshire cheese

  • Cheshire cheese has less Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Cheshire cheese contains 3 times less Iron than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 0.72mg of Iron, while Cheshire cheese contains 0.21mg.
  • Monterey Jack has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Cheese, cheshire.

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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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16%
Contains more IronIron +242.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.79mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~464mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg
~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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.83µg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

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
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +602.9%
~equal in Protein ~23.37g
~equal in Fats ~30.6g
~equal in Water ~37.65g
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.475g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.671g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.87g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 373kcal 387kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 24.48g 23.37g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 30.6g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 0.68g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 0.68g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 89mg 103mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Monterey Jack
Calcium 746mg 643mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 95mg Cheshire cheese
Iron 0.72mg 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.042mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 3mg 2.79mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 464mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 600mg 700mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 985IU Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 198µg 233µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg Cheshire cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.046mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.293mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.08mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.413mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.074mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.83µg
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 18µg
Choline 15.4mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 19.475g Monterey Jack
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 8.671g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.87g Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.3mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.832mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.451mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 2.238mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 1.945mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.612mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.231mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 1.56mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.821mg Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Cheshire 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
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.409g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.

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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.