Monterey Jack vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between monterey Jack and pork?
- Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet pork is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 73% more.
- Monterey Jack has 110 times more vitamin A than pork. While monterey Jack has 769IU of vitamin A, pork has only 7IU.
- The amount of sodium in pork is lower.
- The glycemic index of pork is lower.
We used Cheese, monterey and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 CalciumCalcium | +3826.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +422.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +212.4% |
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 | +9800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5746.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5316.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +232.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +487.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +509.7% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +298.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.1% |
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 746mg | 19mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.877mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 5.23g | 63% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 45.3µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 5.037mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.464mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 246mg | 28% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 13.92g | 25% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 62mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 2µg | 22% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 93.9mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.698mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 423mg | 10% |
| Calories | 373kcal | 242kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 2.39mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 6.19g | 6% |
| Protein | 24.48g | 27.32g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.321mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 53IU | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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