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Monterey Jack vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between monterey Jack and ostrich

  • Monterey Jack has more calcium and phosphorus, while ostrich has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 226% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 124 times less calcium than monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 746mg of calcium, while ostrich contains 6mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ostrich is lower.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ostrich is 0, while the glycemic index of monterey Jack is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, monterey and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +346.9%
Contains more IronIron +287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +375%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7580.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +527.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +589.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +653%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +1078.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +725.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +67.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +802.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

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 Ostrich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 6.25µg 226%
Saturated fat 19.066g 1g 82%
Calcium 746mg 6mg 74%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 7.143mg 44%
Fats 30.28g 2.57g 43%
Selenium 14.5µg 37.5µg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.545mg 36%
Phosphorus 444mg 251mg 28%
Iron 0.72mg 2.79mg 26%
Sodium 600mg 80mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.318mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.97g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.232mg 18%
Zinc 3mg 4.85mg 17%
Copper 0.032mg 0.152mg 13%
Calories 373kcal 145kcal 11%
Protein 24.48g 28.49g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.292mg 8%
Potassium 81mg 362mg 8%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.44g 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Cholesterol 89mg 85mg 1%
Folate 18µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.68g 0g 0%
Magnesium 27mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.23mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Ostrich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Monterey Jack
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.