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Monterey Jack vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are monterey Jack and focaccia different?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 91% more than focaccia.
  • Focaccia is lower in cholesterol.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index (63) than monterey Jack (27).

Cheese, monterey and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types were used in this article.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2031.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +338.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3209.1%
~equal in Sodium ~561mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

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 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +431%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3846.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%
~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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.1%
Contains more FatsFats +283.8%
Contains more OtherOther +120.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5167.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.6%

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 Focaccia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Focaccia DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.877g 83%
Calcium 746mg 35mg 71%
Phosphorus 444mg 128mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.47mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Fats 30.28g 7.89g 34%
Iron 0.72mg 3.16mg 31%
Protein 24.48g 8.77g 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Folate 18µg 138µg 30%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 3.67mg 22%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.364mg 15%
Zinc 3mg 1.33mg 15%
Carbs 0.68g 35.82g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.645mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.42mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 5.67g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.301mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Copper 0.032mg 0.091mg 7%
Calories 373kcal 249kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.113mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.7µg 3%
Selenium 14.5µg 15.9µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 600mg 561mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 20mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 2.9mg 2%
Potassium 81mg 114mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.994g 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.