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Monterey Jack vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monterey Jack and Lettuce different?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Lettuce is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need of Vitamin K 103% more than Monterey Jack.
  • Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, monterey and Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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 Calcium +1972.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1431%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Manganese +2172.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.029
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 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1972.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1431%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Manganese +2172.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.029

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 E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +862.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4952%
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 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +862.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4952%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Fats +20086.7%
Contains more Other +454.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%
Contains more Water +131.6%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Fats +20086.7%
Contains more Other +454.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%
Contains more Water +131.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +996.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +996.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 Lettuce
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 Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 1.57g Lettuce
Protein 24.48g 1.36g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.15g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 2.87g Lettuce
Calories 373kcal 15kcal Monterey Jack
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.5g 0.78g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 1.3g Lettuce
Calcium 746mg 36mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.86mg Lettuce
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 29mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 194mg Lettuce
Sodium 600mg 28mg Lettuce
Zinc 3mg 0.18mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.029mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.22mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.07mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.08mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.375mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.134mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.09mg Lettuce
Folate 18µg 38µg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.009mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.059mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.084mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.084mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.016mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.055mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.07mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.022mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.02g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.006g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.082g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Lettuce
Low Fats diet ok
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
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.