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Monterey Jack vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Monterey Jack and Saffron

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1235% more.
  • Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey and Spices, saffron.

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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 +572.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +175.2%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Contains more Iron +1441.7%
Contains more Magnesium +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +2028.4%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Copper +925%
Contains more Manganese +258154.5%
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +572.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +175.2%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Contains more Iron +1441.7%
Contains more Magnesium +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +2028.4%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Copper +925%
Contains more Manganese +258154.5%

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 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1469.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.5%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1469.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.5%
Contains more Folate +416.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.2%
Contains more Fats +417.6%
Contains more Water +244.6%
Contains more Carbs +9513.2%
Contains more Other +53.5%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Protein +114.2%
Contains more Fats +417.6%
Contains more Water +244.6%
Contains more Carbs +9513.2%
Contains more Other +53.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1939.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.9%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1939.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 24.48g 11.43g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 5.85g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 373kcal 310kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 746mg 111mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 27mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 444mg 252mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 600mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 3mg 1.09mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.011mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 14.5µg 5.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 530IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 27µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.267mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 18µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 19.066g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.429g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.