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Monterey Jack vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Monterey Jack and Spelt

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Spelt is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Spelt covers your daily Manganese needs 129% more than Monterey Jack.
  • Spelt has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Spelt, uncooked.

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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 +2663%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +403.7%
Contains more Potassium +379%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +1496.9%
Contains more Manganese +27018.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 401
Equal in Zinc - 3.28
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 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +2663%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +403.7%
Contains more Potassium +379%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +1496.9%
Contains more Manganese +27018.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 401
Equal in Zinc - 3.28

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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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +7590%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +44%
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% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +7590%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +44%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Fats +1146.1%
Contains more Water +272.1%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Contains more Carbs +10222.1%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Fats +1146.1%
Contains more Water +272.1%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Contains more Carbs +10222.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1866.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.9%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1866.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.9%

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 Spelt
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 Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 24.48g 14.57g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 2.43g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 373kcal 338kcal Monterey Jack
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 0.5g 6.82g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 746mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 4.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 27mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 444mg 401mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 388mg Spelt
Sodium 600mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 3mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.032mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.011mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 14.5µg 11.7µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 10IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.113mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 18µg 45µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.132mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.443mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.552mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 1.07mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.409mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.258mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.737mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.681mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.36mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.406g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.445g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.258g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.