Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Monterey Jack vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between monterey Jack and tart

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet tart is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 88% higher.
  • Tart contains less cholesterol.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than tart.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Breakfast tart, low fat.

Infographic

Monterey Jack vs Tart infographic
Infographic link

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%
Tart
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1595.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +971.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +377.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63%
Contains more IronIron +375%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.8%

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%
Tart
8
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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +525%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3986%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381%
Contains more FolateFolate +455.6%

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
Tart
1
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +513.5%
Contains more FatsFats +405.5%
Contains more WaterWater +240.6%
Contains more OtherOther +200.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11194.1%

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
Tart
1
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +162.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.878g

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 Tart
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Tart DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 1.393g 80%
Calcium 746mg 44mg 70%
Phosphorus 444mg 93mg 50%
Protein 24.48g 3.99g 41%
Fats 30.28g 5.99g 37%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Iron 0.72mg 3.42mg 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Carbs 0.68g 76.8g 25%
Zinc 3mg 0.28mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 3.8mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.285mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.38mg 23%
Folate 18µg 100µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 3.338g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.549mg 12%
Sodium 600mg 361mg 10%
Vitamin A 198µg 285µg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Copper 0.032mg 0.073mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 44mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Selenium 14.5µg 12.9µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.53mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.4µg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.4mg 1%
Calories 373kcal 372kcal 0%
Net carbs 0.68g 75.3g N/A
Potassium 81mg 66mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 4.87g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.878g 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.673g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.