Monterey Jack vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Monterey Jack and Milk?
- Monterey Jack is richer than Milk in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 92% more.
- Monterey Jack has 18 times more Cholesterol than Milk. While Monterey Jack has 89mg of Cholesterol, Milk has only 5mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Milk is lower.
We used Cheese, monterey and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +496.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +614.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +367.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +339.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +292.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.9% |
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:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +626.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3021.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +373.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +633.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.3% |
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
0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3059.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2468.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 373kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 3.37g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 0.97g |
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 4.99g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 4.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 48IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 125mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 150mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.03mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 5.2g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.01mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 95mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 769IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.003mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.093mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.361mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 17.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 0.633g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 0.277g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.174mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0.319mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.088mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.174mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 0.22mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.101mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g |
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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
25%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.433g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.