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Monterey Jack vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between monterey Jack and crouton?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet crouton is higher in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in crouton is lower.
  • The glycemic index of monterey Jack is lower.

We used Cheese, monterey and Croutons, plain types in this article.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +881.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +286.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains more IronIron +466.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +409.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.6%

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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4053.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5748.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
~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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.7%
Contains more FatsFats +358.8%
Contains more WaterWater +645.6%
Contains more OtherOther +42%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10708.8%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +186.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Crouton DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 1.51g 80%
Calcium 746mg 76mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.623mg 51%
Phosphorus 444mg 115mg 47%
Iron 0.72mg 4.08mg 42%
Selenium 14.5µg 37.5µg 42%
Fats 30.28g 6.6g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 5.439mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Folate 18µg 132µg 29%
Protein 24.48g 11.9g 25%
Carbs 0.68g 73.5g 24%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.5mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Zinc 3mg 0.89mg 19%
Copper 0.032mg 0.163mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 3.059g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.272mg 9%
Sodium 600mg 698mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.429mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.026mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.273g 2%
Calories 373kcal 407kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 81mg 124mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.556g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.