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Monterey Jack vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between monterey Jack and corn syrup

  • Monterey Jack is richer than corn syrup in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 95% higher.
  • Corn syrup contains less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than corn syrup.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4044.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.1%
Contains more IronIron +94.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +7400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3936.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%

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% 66% 5.2% 9% 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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +813%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.8%
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +86.3%
Contains more OtherOther +787.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11310.3%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Corn syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 0g 87%
Calcium 746mg 18mg 73%
Phosphorus 444mg 11mg 62%
Protein 24.48g 0g 49%
Fats 30.28g 0g 47%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.009mg 29%
Zinc 3mg 0.04mg 27%
Carbs 0.68g 77.59g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.9µg 21%
Sodium 600mg 155mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0g 6%
Magnesium 27mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.009mg 5%
Folate 18µg 0µg 5%
Iron 0.72mg 0.37mg 4%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.023mg 4%
Calories 373kcal 286kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Copper 0.032mg 0.053mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 81mg 44mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 77.59g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.02mg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 13.3mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Corn syrup
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
26%
Monterey Jack
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.