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Monterey Jack vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between monterey Jack and tuna Bluefin

  • Monterey Jack has more calcium; however, tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 419% more than monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack has 75 times more calcium than tuna Bluefin. While monterey Jack has 746mg of calcium, tuna Bluefin has only 10mg.
  • Tuna Bluefin has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of monterey Jack is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, monterey and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7360%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.8%
Contains more IronIron +81.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.8%

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%
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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +282.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +564.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1210.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +382.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.2%
Contains more WaterWater +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +33%

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 10.88µg 419%
Saturated fat 19.066g 1.612g 79%
Calcium 746mg 10mg 74%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 10.54mg 65%
Vitamin A 198µg 757µg 62%
Selenium 14.5µg 46.8µg 59%
Fats 30.28g 6.28g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.525mg 34%
Sodium 600mg 50mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.37mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.278mg 22%
Zinc 3mg 0.77mg 20%
Phosphorus 444mg 326mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 2.053g 17%
Cholesterol 89mg 49mg 13%
Protein 24.48g 29.91g 11%
Copper 0.032mg 0.11mg 9%
Magnesium 27mg 64mg 9%
Calories 373kcal 184kcal 9%
Iron 0.72mg 1.31mg 7%
Potassium 81mg 323mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.844g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.306mg 6%
Folate 18µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Carbs 0.68g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.68g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Monterey Jack
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.