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Monterey Jack vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are monterey Jack and turmeric different?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, while turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 860% more than monterey Jack.
  • Turmeric is lower in cholesterol.
  • Monterey Jack has a higher glycemic index (27) than turmeric (0).

Cheese, monterey and Spices, turmeric, ground types were used in this article.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +670.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2467.9%
Contains more IronIron +7538.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3962.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179900%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1603.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +436%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +219.5%

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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.9%
Contains more FatsFats +831.7%
Contains more WaterWater +219.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9773.5%
Contains more OtherOther +99.4%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1849%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 19.8mg 860%
Iron 0.72mg 55mg 679%
Copper 0.032mg 1.3mg 141%
Fiber 0g 22.7g 91%
Saturated fat 19.066g 1.838g 78%
Potassium 81mg 2080mg 59%
Calcium 746mg 168mg 58%
Magnesium 27mg 208mg 43%
Fats 30.28g 3.25g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Protein 24.48g 9.68g 30%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 4.43mg 28%
Sodium 600mg 27mg 25%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Carbs 0.68g 67.14g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.449g 21%
Phosphorus 444mg 299mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.15mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg 15%
Zinc 3mg 4.5mg 14%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 13.4µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.35mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.542mg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 49.2mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.058mg 4%
Calories 373kcal 312kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.107mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Folate 18µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.756g 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
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.

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.