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Monterey Jack vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monterey Jack and Egg

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Egg is richer in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Egg is 219% higher.
  • Monterey Jack contains 15 times more Calcium than Egg. Monterey Jack contains 746mg of Calcium, while Egg contains 50mg.
  • Egg contains less Saturated Fat.

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.
Contains more Calcium +1392%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +6150%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
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 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +1392%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +6150%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Egg
Contains more Vitamin A +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +565.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.7%
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 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +565.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +185.4%
Contains more Other +231.8%
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Water +82%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
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 Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +185.4%
Contains more Other +231.8%
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Water +82%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.3%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 1.12g Egg
Protein 24.48g 12.58g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 10.61g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 1.12g Egg
Calories 373kcal 155kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 1.12g Monterey Jack
Calcium 746mg 50mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 172mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 126mg Egg
Sodium 600mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 3mg 1.05mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 14.5µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 769IU 520IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 149µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 22IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0.6µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.064mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 18µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.153mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.604mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.686mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 1.075mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.904mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.392mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.668mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.767mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.298mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 373mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 3.267g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 4.077g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.414g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Monterey Jack
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 284mg)
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.