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 IronIron | +63.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.99g
~equal in
Fats
~27.8g
~equal in
Water
~41.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.2% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~17.572g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.125g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 373kcal | 357kcal |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 24.99g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 27.8g |
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 1.43g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 1.43g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 89mg | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 731mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 188mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.44mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 1.43g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.036mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 3.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 536mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 812mg |
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| Vitamin A | 769IU | 825IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 243µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.389mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 17.572g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 8.125g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.665g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.352mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.932mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.308mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 2.57mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 2.66mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.721mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.434mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.81mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 1.034mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
25%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.