Monterey Jack vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are monterey Jack and muffin different?
- Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K, manganese, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 81% higher.
- Monterey Jack contains 17 times more calcium than muffin. While monterey Jack contains 746mg of calcium, muffin contains only 44mg.
- Muffin has less saturated fat.
- Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index (27) than muffin (59).
Cheese, monterey and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1595.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +710.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3981.8% |
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 | +842.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +526.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1424.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1468% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +500.6% |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +445.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7694.1% |
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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +801.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 2.844g | 74% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 44mg | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 8.103g | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 146mg | 43% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 4.49g | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 39.2µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.16µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 0.37mg | 24% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 16.07g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 21µg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.449mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 53g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.163mg | 17% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 92.5mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.168mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 336mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 8.2µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 4.822g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 1.63mg | 9% |
| Folate | 18µg | 48µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1.418mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 4IU | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 81mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 375kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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
26%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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