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Monterey Jack vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Monterey Jack and Margarine

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Margarine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 75% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 +24766.7%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +8780%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +24766.7%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +8780%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +954.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +777.8%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730%
Contains more Vitamin A +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3620%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +954.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +777.8%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730%
Contains more Vitamin A +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3620%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15200%
Contains more Water +148.2%
Contains more Other +85.9%
Contains more Fats +166.5%
Equal in Carbs - 0.7
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +15200%
Contains more Water +148.2%
Contains more Other +85.9%
Contains more Fats +166.5%
Equal in Carbs - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2603.2%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2603.2%

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 Margarine
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 0.7g Margarine
Protein 24.48g 0.16g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 0.68g 0.7g Margarine
Calories 373kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 0.5g 0g Margarine
Calcium 746mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.06mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 5mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 18mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 600mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 3mg 0mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.26mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.01mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.037mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.023mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.009mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 1µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.1µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 15.189g Margarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $3.5)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.