Muenster cheese vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Muenster cheese and Monterey Jack
- Muenster cheese has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A, however, Monterey Jack is higher in Vitamin B2.
- Muenster cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 27% more than Monterey Jack.
- Monterey Jack contains 2 times less Potassium than Muenster cheese. Muenster cheese contains 134mg of Potassium, while Monterey Jack contains 81mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, muenster and Cheese, monterey.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +65.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.6µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.48g
~equal in
Fats
~30.28g
~equal in
Water
~41.01g
~equal in
Other
~3.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.066g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.751g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 368kcal | 373kcal |
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| Protein | 23.41g | 24.48g |
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| Fats | 30.04g | 30.28g |
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0.68g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 0.68g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 22IU | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | |
| Calcium | 717mg | 746mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 81mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.72mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.031mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 2.81mg | 3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 468mg | 444mg |
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| Sodium | 628mg | 600mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1012IU | 769IU |
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| Vitamin A | 298µg | 198µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.26mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.5µg | |
| Folate | 12µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.113g | 19.066g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.711g | 8.751g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 0.899g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0.315mg |
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| Threonine | 0.888mg | 0.871mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.519mg |
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| Leucine | 2.26mg | 2.344mg |
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| Lysine | 2.139mg | 2.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.641mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 1.289mg |
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| Valine | 1.482mg | 1.635mg |
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| Histidine | 0.829mg | 0.859mg |
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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
30%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monterey Jack is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047000000000001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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