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Monterey Jack vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between monterey Jack and lamb?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet lamb is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and choline.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 73% more.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lamb is lower.

We used Cheese, monterey and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4288.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +282.7%
Contains more IronIron +161.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.1%

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.
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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7061.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84%
Contains more CholineCholine +508.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +332.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
~equal in Protein ~24.52g

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.82g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Lamb DV% diff.
Calcium 746mg 17mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 2.55µg 72%
Saturated fat 19.066g 8.83g 47%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 6.66mg 41%
Phosphorus 444mg 188mg 37%
Sodium 600mg 72mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 26.4µg 22%
Iron 0.72mg 1.88mg 15%
Fats 30.28g 20.94g 14%
Choline 15.4mg 93.7mg 14%
Zinc 3mg 4.46mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.25mg 11%
Copper 0.032mg 0.119mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.66mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg 7%
Potassium 81mg 310mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.13mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.51g 4%
Calories 373kcal 294kcal 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 2IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg 3%
Cholesterol 89mg 97mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.14mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 23mg 1%
Protein 24.48g 24.52g 0%
Net carbs 0.68g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.68g 0g 0%
Sugar 0.5g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg 0%
Folate 18µg 18µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 8.82g 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.