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Monterey Jack vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Safflower?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, yet Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Folate.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 191% higher.
  • Monterey Jack has 10 times more Calcium than Safflower. Monterey Jack has 746mg of Calcium, while Safflower has 78mg.
  • Safflower contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, monterey and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types in this comparison.

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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 +856.4%
Contains more Iron +580.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +748.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Copper +5359.4%
Contains more Manganese +18209.1%
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 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +856.4%
Contains more Iron +580.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +748.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Copper +5359.4%
Contains more Manganese +18209.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1438%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1819%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1381%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.415
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1438%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1819%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1381%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.415

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.3%
Contains more Water +629.7%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Carbs +4942.6%
Contains more Other +53.8%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Protein +51.3%
Contains more Water +629.7%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Carbs +4942.6%
Contains more Other +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3039.4%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3039.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 24.48g 16.18g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 0.68g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 373kcal 517kcal Safflower
Sugar 0.5g Safflower
Calcium 746mg 78mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 27mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 444mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 81mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 600mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 3mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.032mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 0.011mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 50IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 3µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 2.284mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 18µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.183mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.586mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.717mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 1.154mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.534mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.284mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.806mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 1.025mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.452mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 19.066g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 4.848g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Safflower
Low Fats diet ok
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
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.