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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 1481mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.