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Monterey Jack vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between monterey Jack and jerky?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet jerky is higher in iron, zinc, folate, copper, and choline.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 73% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in jerky is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jerky is lower.

We used Cheese, monterey and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3630%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +637%
Contains more IronIron +652.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +609.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +909.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~407mg

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%
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1762.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +608.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +75.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1517.6%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.5%

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 Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Jerky DV% diff.
Calcium 746mg 20mg 73%
Sodium 600mg 2081mg 64%
Iron 0.72mg 5.42mg 59%
Zinc 3mg 8.11mg 46%
Saturated fat 19.066g 10.85g 37%
Folate 18µg 134µg 29%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Copper 0.032mg 0.227mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.142mg 19%
Protein 24.48g 33.2g 17%
Choline 15.4mg 109.1mg 17%
Potassium 81mg 597mg 15%
Cholesterol 89mg 48mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.154mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.732mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.179mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.99µg 7%
Selenium 14.5µg 10.7µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Fats 30.28g 25.6g 7%
Magnesium 27mg 51mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 11.305g 6%
Phosphorus 444mg 407mg 5%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.111mg 4%
Carbs 0.68g 11g 3%
Calories 373kcal 410kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.163mg 1%
Vitamin D 22IU 11IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.011g 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 9g N/A
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.3µg 0%
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 Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 1481mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.