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Monterey Jack vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between monterey Jack and wheat

  • Monterey Jack has more calcium and vitamin B12, while wheat has more selenium, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for selenium is 136% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in wheat is lower.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of monterey Jack is 27, while the glycemic index of wheat is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, monterey and Wheat, durum.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2094.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +432.1%
Contains more IronIron +388.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1628.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27281.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +516.6%

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% 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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +345.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.9%
~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% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1125.9%
Contains more WaterWater +274.9%
Contains more OtherOther +99.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10360.3%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2443.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.978g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 14.5µg 89.4µg 136%
Manganese 0.011mg 3.012mg 130%
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.454g 85%
Calcium 746mg 34mg 71%
Copper 0.032mg 0.553mg 58%
Fats 30.28g 2.47g 43%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 6.738mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Iron 0.72mg 3.52mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.419mg 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Magnesium 27mg 144mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.419mg 26%
Sodium 600mg 2mg 26%
Carbs 0.68g 71.13g 23%
Protein 24.48g 13.68g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.344g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.121mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.935mg 15%
Zinc 3mg 4.16mg 11%
Potassium 81mg 431mg 10%
Phosphorus 444mg 508mg 9%
Folate 18µg 43µg 6%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Calories 373kcal 339kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.978g 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 71.13g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.322mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Wheat
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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.