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Monterey Jack vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between monterey Jack and tamarind?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet tamarind is higher in vitamin B1 and iron.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tamarind is lower.

We used Cheese, monterey and Tamarinds, raw 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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +908.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1015.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +675.3%
Contains more IronIron +288.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1983.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12%

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +774.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4946.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +31.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9091.2%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4734.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1423.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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 Tamarind
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Tamarind DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.272g 85%
Calcium 746mg 74mg 67%
Phosphorus 444mg 113mg 47%
Fats 30.28g 0.6g 46%
Protein 24.48g 2.8g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.428mg 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Iron 0.72mg 2.8mg 26%
Zinc 3mg 0.1mg 26%
Sodium 600mg 28mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.3µg 24%
Vitamin A 198µg 2µg 22%
Carbs 0.68g 62.5g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.181g 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.152mg 18%
Potassium 81mg 628mg 16%
Magnesium 27mg 92mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.938mg 12%
Calories 373kcal 239kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.059g 6%
Copper 0.032mg 0.086mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.143mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.066mg 1%
Folate 18µg 14µg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8.6mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 38.8g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.