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Monterey Jack vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between monterey Jack and thyme

  • Monterey Jack is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium, yet thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 209% higher.
  • Thyme contains less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than thyme.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +492.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +651.9%
Contains more IronIron +2323.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1634.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15527.3%

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%
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1861.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +340.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1702.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3495.6%
Contains more WaterWater +58.8%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

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
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10703.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

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 Thyme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.72mg 17.45mg 209%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.467g 85%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.719mg 74%
Copper 0.032mg 0.555mg 58%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Phosphorus 444mg 106mg 48%
Fats 30.28g 1.68g 44%
Protein 24.48g 5.56g 38%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Calcium 746mg 405mg 34%
Magnesium 27mg 160mg 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 600mg 9mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.081g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.348mg 21%
Potassium 81mg 609mg 16%
Calories 373kcal 101kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.824mg 11%
Zinc 3mg 1.81mg 11%
Carbs 0.68g 24.45g 8%
Folate 18µg 45µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.471mg 6%
Vitamin A 198µg 238µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.409mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.048mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.532g 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Net carbs 0.68g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.307mg 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 Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.599g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.