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Monterey Jack vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monterey Jack and English muffin

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet English muffin is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 94% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 +1334.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.8%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Iron +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Copper +303.1%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1334.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.8%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Iron +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Copper +303.1%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1583.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1583.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Folate +105.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +217.9%
Contains more Fats +1582.2%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +6664.7%
Equal in Water - 42.1
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +217.9%
Contains more Fats +1582.2%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +6664.7%
Equal in Water - 42.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2797.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.888
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2797.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.888

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 24.48g 7.7g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 1.8g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 46g English muffin
Calories 373kcal 235kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 746mg 52mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 133mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 600mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 3mg 0.7mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.154mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.043mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.04µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.092mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.242mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.553mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.241mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.139mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.379mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.353mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.17mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.302g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.888g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.807g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.