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Monterey Jack vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between monterey Jack and fenugreek

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, yet fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 410% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains less cholesterol.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than monterey Jack.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +323.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +607.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +850.6%
Contains more IronIron +4556.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3368.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11063.6%

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%
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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2046.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1663.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +659.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.366mg

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +372.4%
Contains more WaterWater +363.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8480.9%
~equal in Protein ~23g
~equal in Other ~3.4g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

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 Fenugreek
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 0.72mg 33.53mg 410%
Copper 0.032mg 1.11mg 120%
Fiber 0g 24.6g 98%
Saturated fat 19.066g 1.46g 80%
Calcium 746mg 176mg 57%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.228mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.6mg 40%
Magnesium 27mg 191mg 39%
Fats 30.28g 6.41g 37%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.322mg 26%
Sodium 600mg 67mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 3µg 22%
Phosphorus 444mg 296mg 21%
Potassium 81mg 770mg 20%
Carbs 0.68g 58.35g 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.3µg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.64mg 10%
Folate 18µg 57µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 6%
Zinc 3mg 2.5mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 373kcal 323kcal 3%
Protein 24.48g 23g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.366mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Net carbs 0.68g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.606g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.