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Monterey Jack vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Yam?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Yam is richer in Potassium.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% higher.
  • Yam contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, monterey and Yam, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +4288.2%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.3%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Potassium +907.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +456.3%
Contains more Manganese +3509.1%
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 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4288.2%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.3%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Potassium +907.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +456.3%
Contains more Manganese +3509.1%

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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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +457.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.9%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +457.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.9%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1500%
Contains more Fats +17711.8%
Contains more Other +332.9%
Contains more Carbs +4000%
Contains more Water +69.7%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +1500%
Contains more Fats +17711.8%
Contains more Other +332.9%
Contains more Carbs +4000%
Contains more Water +69.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1082.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1082.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 Yam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Yam Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 23.78g Yam
Protein 24.48g 1.53g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.17g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 27.88g Yam
Calories 373kcal 118kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 0.5g
Fiber 0g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 746mg 17mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.54mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 55mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 600mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 3mg 0.24mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.178mg Yam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.397mg Yam
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 138IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 7µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.314mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 18µg 23µg Yam
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.3µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.012mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.054mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.052mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.096mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.059mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.021mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.071mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.062mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.034mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Yam
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.037g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.006g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.076g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Monterey Jack
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.5 g)
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.