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Monterey Jack vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between monterey Jack and wasabi

  • Monterey Jack has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, wasabi is higher in vitamin C, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily calcium needs 62% more than wasabi.
  • Wasabi has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of wasabi is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +482.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +455%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +601.2%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3454.5%

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.
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%
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +773.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +698.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.203mg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

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
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +410%
Contains more FatsFats +4706.3%
Contains more OtherOther +84.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3361.8%
Contains more WaterWater +68.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Wasabi DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 87%
Calcium 746mg 128mg 62%
Phosphorus 444mg 80mg 52%
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg 47%
Fats 30.28g 0.63g 46%
Protein 24.48g 4.8g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Fiber 0g 7.8g 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 600mg 17mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 2µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.114mg 21%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.391mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.274mg 15%
Potassium 81mg 568mg 14%
Copper 0.032mg 0.155mg 14%
Calories 373kcal 109kcal 13%
Zinc 3mg 1.62mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.131mg 10%
Magnesium 27mg 69mg 10%
Carbs 0.68g 23.54g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 6%
Iron 0.72mg 1.03mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.743mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Net carbs 0.68g 15.74g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.203mg 0%
Folate 18µg 18µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Wasabi
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%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.