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Monterey Jack vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monterey Jack and Mexican tea different?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 134% higher.
  • Mexican tea has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, monterey and Epazote, raw are the varieties 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 +171.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +416.3%
Contains more Zinc +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +681.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +28063.6%
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 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Calcium +171.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +416.3%
Contains more Zinc +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +681.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +28063.6%

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 A +1249.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.4%
Contains more Folate +1094.4%
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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1249.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.4%
Contains more Folate +1094.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +7318.2%
Contains more Fats +5723.1%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Carbs +994.1%
Contains more Water +117.5%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +7318.2%
Contains more Fats +5723.1%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Carbs +994.1%
Contains more Water +117.5%

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 Mexican tea
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 3.64g Mexican tea
Protein 24.48g 0.33g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.52g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 373kcal 32kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Mexican tea
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 746mg 275mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 27mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 444mg 86mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 600mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 3mg 1.1mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.011mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 57IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 3µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.348mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.179mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 18µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
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 Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 19.066g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g Monterey Jack

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Monterey Jack Mexican tea
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
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.