Monterey Jack vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are monterey Jack and gratin different?
- Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc, while gratin is higher in copper and vitamin C.
- Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 72% more than gratin.
- Gratin is lower in saturated fat.
Cheese, monterey and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +526.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +334.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +292.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +437% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +388.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1363.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +209.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +236.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +967.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.3% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +383.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +298.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1557.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.4% |
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
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +307.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +225.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 4.733g | 65% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 119mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 113mg | 47% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 5.06g | 39% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 7.59g | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 23mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 2.7µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.116mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 0.69mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 2.149g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.16mg | 14% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 132kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 396mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 433mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.161mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.993mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.276g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.387mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 11.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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