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Monterey Jack vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Monterey Jack and Chuck steak

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 92% more than Monterey Jack.
  • Chuck steak contains 47 times less Calcium than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 746mg of Calcium, while Chuck steak contains 16mg.
  • Chuck steak has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +4562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.1%
Contains more Iron +240.3%
Contains more Potassium +301.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +189.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Selenium +89.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +4562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.1%
Contains more Iron +240.3%
Contains more Potassium +301.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +189.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Selenium +89.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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 A +2976%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4914%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.1%
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2976%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4914%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2118.8%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.98
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +54.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2118.8%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.457
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.457
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 0g Monterey Jack
Protein 24.48g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 30.28g 19.64g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 0g Monterey Jack
Calories 373kcal 277kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 0g Chuck steak
Calcium 746mg 16mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 193mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 600mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 3mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.032mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 14.5µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 769IU 25IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 7µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.1mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 5IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.191mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 18µg 6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.6µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.281mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.062mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 2.009mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.951mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 1.129mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.809mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 87mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 8.66g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.81g Monterey Jack
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Chuck steak
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Monterey Jack
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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