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

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Differences between Monterey Jack and Turkey meat

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 53 times less Calcium than Monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 746mg of Calcium, while Turkey meat contains 14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, monterey and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +5228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.1%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +195.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +190.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +105.5%
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +5228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.1%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +195.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +190.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +105.5%

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 A +1871.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +679.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.9%
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1871.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +679.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +309.7%
Contains more Carbs +1033.3%
Contains more Other +639.6%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Water +54.9%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +309.7%
Contains more Carbs +1033.3%
Contains more Other +639.6%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Water +54.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.7%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.7%

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 meat
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 meat Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 0.06g Monterey Jack
Protein 24.48g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 30.28g 7.39g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 0.06g Monterey Jack
Calories 373kcal 189kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 0g Turkey meat
Calcium 746mg 14mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 444mg 223mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 600mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 3mg 2.48mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 14.5µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 769IU 39IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 12µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.07mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 15IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.045mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.281mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 18µg 9µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.291mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.796mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 1.925mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.641mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.903mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.902mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.749mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 109mg Monterey Jack
Trans Fat 0.101g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 2.647g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

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Monterey Jack Turkey meat
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Low Calories 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
27%
Monterey Jack
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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