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Monterey Jack vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between monterey Jack and shortbread?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 73% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shortbread is lower.
  • The glycemic index of monterey Jack is lower.

We used Cheese, monterey and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5638.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +572.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
Contains more IronIron +313.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3472.7%
~equal in Potassium ~88mg

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +340%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +355.9%
Contains more FatsFats +15.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1039.2%
Contains more OtherOther +244.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9279.4%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +826.1%

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 Shortbread
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 Shortbread DV% diff.
Calcium 746mg 13mg 73%
Phosphorus 444mg 66mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 8.326g 50%
Saturated fat 19.066g 8.105g 50%
Protein 24.48g 5.37g 38%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.353mg 28%
Iron 0.72mg 2.98mg 28%
Zinc 3mg 0.49mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Carbs 0.68g 63.78g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 3.275mg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.393mg 17%
Folate 18µg 81µg 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg 15%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2.44mg 15%
Sodium 600mg 353mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 11µg 7%
Calories 373kcal 514kcal 7%
Copper 0.032mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.314mg 6%
Fats 30.28g 26.22g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 6.708g 5%
Choline 15.4mg 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.321mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.071mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 62.48g N/A
Potassium 81mg 88mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.961g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.