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Monterey Jack vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Turkey egg?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Turkey egg is richer in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Turkey egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 281% higher.
  • Monterey Jack has 8 times more Calcium than Turkey egg. Monterey Jack has 746mg of Calcium, while Turkey egg has 99mg.
  • Turkey egg contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, monterey and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw 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.
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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +653.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.3%
Contains more IronIron +469.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.6%

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% 46% 5.2% 18% 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% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +799.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +103.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.4%
~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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.9%
Contains more FatsFats +154.9%
Contains more OtherOther +349.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.1%
Contains more WaterWater +76.8%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.4%

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 Turkey egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Turkey egg Opinion
Calories 373kcal 171kcal Monterey Jack
Protein 24.48g 13.68g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 11.88g Monterey Jack
Net carbs 0.68g 1.15g Turkey egg
Carbs 0.68g 1.15g Turkey egg
Cholesterol 89mg 933mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Monterey Jack
Calcium 746mg 99mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 142mg Turkey egg
Iron 0.72mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Sugar 0.5g Turkey egg
Copper 0.032mg 0.062mg Turkey egg
Zinc 3mg 1.58mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 170mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 600mg 151mg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 769IU 554IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 198µg 166µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Turkey egg
Selenium 14.5µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.47mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.024mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.131mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 71µg Turkey egg
Choline 15.4mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 3.632g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 4.571g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.658g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.219mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.672mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.855mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 1.201mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.924mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.442mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.773mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.985mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.33mg Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Turkey egg
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
25%
Monterey Jack
44%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 844mg)
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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.