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Monterey Jack vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are monterey Jack and refried beans different?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A, while refried beans are higher in fiber.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 92% more than refried beans.
  • Refried beans are lower in cholesterol.
  • Refried beans have a higher glycemic index (38) than monterey Jack (27).

Cheese, monterey and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) types were 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.
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 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2472.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +417.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +382.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.8%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +303.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2527.3%

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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.189mg

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
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +391.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1406.5%
Contains more OtherOther +107.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1892.6%
Contains more WaterWater +89.6%

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
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1356.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.6%
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.
Monterey Jack Refried beans
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Refried beans DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.631g 84%
Calcium 746mg 29mg 72%
Phosphorus 444mg 92mg 50%
Fats 30.28g 2.01g 43%
Protein 24.48g 4.98g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.079mg 24%
Zinc 3mg 0.58mg 22%
Histidine 0.859mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.601g 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.8µg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Calories 373kcal 90kcal 14%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.289mg 12%
Copper 0.032mg 0.129mg 11%
Sodium 600mg 370mg 10%
Iron 0.72mg 1.44mg 9%
Potassium 81mg 319mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.076mg 5%
Carbs 0.68g 13.55g 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Folate 18µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.367mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.103mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 35mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.543g 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.09mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 21.2mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.54g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.189mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.