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Monterey Jack vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Monterey Jack and Ice cream

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE in Monterey Jack is higher than in Ice cream.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily Calcium needs 62% more than Ice cream.
  • Ice cream has 8 times less Selenium than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack has 14.5µg of Selenium, while Ice cream has 1.8µg.
  • Ice cream contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, monterey and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 Calcium +482.8%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Zinc +334.8%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%
Contains more Potassium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +482.8%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Zinc +334.8%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%
Contains more Potassium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +599.4%
Contains more Fats +175.3%
Contains more Other +294.4%
Contains more Carbs +3370.6%
Contains more Water +48.7%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +599.4%
Contains more Fats +175.3%
Contains more Other +294.4%
Contains more Carbs +3370.6%
Contains more Water +48.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%

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 Ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 24.48g 3.5g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 11g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 23.6g Ice cream
Calories 373kcal 207kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 21.22g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 746mg 128mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.09mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 105mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 600mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 3mg 0.69mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.023mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg 1.8µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 421IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 118µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 22IU 8IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.24mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.048mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.39µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.045mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.146mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.195mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.316mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.258mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.081mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.157mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.217mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.088mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 44mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 19.066g 6.79g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 2.969g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.452g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Ice cream
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Monterey Jack
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.