Monterey Jack vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between monterey Jack and fontina
- Monterey Jack has more calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and iron; however, fontina is higher in vitamin B12 and polyunsaturated fat.
- Fontina covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 35% more than monterey Jack.
- Fontina contains 3 times less iron than monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 0.72mg of iron, while fontina contains 0.23mg.
- Monterey Jack has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Cheese, fontina.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +91.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +102.4% |
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:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.6g
~equal in
Fats
~31.14g
~equal in
Water
~37.92g
~equal in
Other
~3.79g
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
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~19.196g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.687g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.68µg | 35% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 550mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.204mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 346mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 116mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 800mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 261µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 1.654g | 5% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 3.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.429mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 25.6g | 2% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 19.196g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 31.14g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 1.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 23IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 8.687g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monterey Jack is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)