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Monterey Jack vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between monterey Jack and eggs

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet eggs are richer in copper, choline, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 219% higher.
  • Monterey Jack contains 15 times more calcium than eggs. Monterey Jack contains 746mg of calcium, while eggs contain 50mg.
  • Eggs contain less saturated fat.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index than monterey Jack.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1392%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +6150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.4%

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%
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +565.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1807.8%
~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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.6%
Contains more FatsFats +185.4%
Contains more OtherOther +231.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.7%
Contains more WaterWater +82%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.032mg 2mg 219%
Cholesterol 89mg 373mg 95%
Saturated fat 19.066g 3.267g 72%
Calcium 746mg 50mg 70%
Choline 15.4mg 293.8mg 51%
Phosphorus 444mg 172mg 39%
Fats 30.28g 10.61g 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 30.8µg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.398mg 24%
Protein 24.48g 12.58g 24%
Sodium 600mg 124mg 21%
Zinc 3mg 1.05mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 4.077g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.11µg 12%
Calories 373kcal 155kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.513mg 9%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 2.2µg 8%
Vitamin D 22IU 87IU 8%
Folate 18µg 44µg 7%
Iron 0.72mg 1.19mg 6%
Vitamin A 198µg 149µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.03mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.066mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 10mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.414g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.121mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg 1%
Potassium 81mg 126mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 1.12g N/A
Carbs 0.68g 1.12g 0%
Sugar 0.5g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.064mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.