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Monterey Jack vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Tilsit cheese?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Tilsit cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% higher.
  • Monterey Jack has 3 times more Iron than Tilsit cheese. Monterey Jack has 0.72mg of Iron, while Tilsit cheese has 0.23mg.
  • Tilsit cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, monterey and Cheese, tilsit types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +213%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +213%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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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Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.359
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.359

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +176.5%
Contains more Other +37.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.41
Equal in Water - 42.86
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +176.5%
Contains more Other +37.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.41
Equal in Water - 42.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%

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 Tilsit cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Protein 24.48g 24.41g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 25.98g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Calories 373kcal 340kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 746mg 700mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.23mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 81mg 65mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 600mg 753mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.026mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 769IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.359mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.346mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.065mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.871mg 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.484mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.037mg 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.641mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.635mg 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.859mg 0.704mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 102mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 16.775g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 7.136g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.721g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
27%
Monterey Jack
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.