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Monterey Jack vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Monterey Jack and Wheat gluten?

  • Monterey Jack is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Wheat gluten is higher in Iron, and Selenium.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Wheat gluten is lower.

We used Cheese, monterey and Vital wheat gluten types 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.
Contains more Calcium +425.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Zinc +252.9%
Contains more Iron +622.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +468.8%
Contains more Selenium +173.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Calcium +425.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Zinc +252.9%
Contains more Iron +622.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +468.8%
Contains more Selenium +173.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1536.8%
Contains more Water +400.1%
Contains more Other +255%
Contains more Protein +207%
Contains more Carbs +1927.9%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +1536.8%
Contains more Water +400.1%
Contains more Other +255%
Contains more Protein +207%
Contains more Carbs +1927.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5509.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5509.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81

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 gluten
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 24.48g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 30.28g 1.85g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 373kcal 370kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 746mg 142mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 260mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 600mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 3mg 0.85mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 769IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.156g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.81g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.