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Monterey Jack vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Monterey Jack and Quinoa

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Quinoa has more Manganese.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey and Quinoa, 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.
Contains more Calcium +4288.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.1%
Contains more Zinc +175.2%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +137%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +5636.4%
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 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +4288.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.1%
Contains more Zinc +175.2%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +137%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +5636.4%

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.
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Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +15280%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
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 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15280%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +456.4%
Contains more Fats +1477.1%
Contains more Other +361%
Contains more Carbs +3032.4%
Contains more Water +74.6%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +456.4%
Contains more Fats +1477.1%
Contains more Other +361%
Contains more Carbs +3032.4%
Contains more Water +74.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1557.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.9%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1557.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.9%

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 Quinoa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 24.48g 4.4g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 1.92g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 373kcal 120kcal Monterey Jack
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.5g 0.87g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 746mg 17mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 27mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 444mg 152mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 172mg Quinoa
Sodium 600mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 3mg 1.09mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.011mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 14.5µg 2.8µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 5IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.11mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.412mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Folate 18µg 42µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.052mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.131mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.157mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.261mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.239mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.096mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.185mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.185mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.127mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.528g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.078g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Quinoa
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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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.835g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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