Monterey Jack vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Monterey Jack and Feta
- Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, yet Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Feta is 36% higher.
- Monterey Jack contains 2 times more Vitamin A than Feta. Monterey Jack contains 198µg of Vitamin A, while Feta contains 125µg.
- Feta contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Cheese, feta.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +154.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +926.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +965.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +360.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +436.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +103.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
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:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +501.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.5% |
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
14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +89.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 373kcal | 264kcal |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 14.21g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 21.28g |
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 4.09g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 4.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 89mg | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 493mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 4.09g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | |
| Zinc | 3mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 917mg |
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| Vitamin A | 769IU | 422IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 125µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.028mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.844mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.967mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 32µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 14.946g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 4.623g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.591g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.637mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.803mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 1.395mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 1.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.368mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.675mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.397mg |
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.