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Monterey Jack vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monterey Jack and Edam

  • Monterey Jack has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Edam.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 30% more than Monterey Jack.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, monterey and Cheese, edam.

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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 Iron +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 825
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 825
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56
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% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Edam Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 1.43g Edam
Protein 24.48g 24.99g Edam
Fats 30.28g 27.8g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 1.43g Edam
Calories 373kcal 357kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 1.43g Monterey Jack
Calcium 746mg 731mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.44mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 444mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 81mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 600mg 812mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.032mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 769IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.24mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 20IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.389mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.082mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.076mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 16µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.3µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.871mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.308mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.037mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.641mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.635mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.859mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 89mg
Saturated Fat 19.066g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 8.125g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.665g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Monterey Jack
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (89 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.