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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 RAE, 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 Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 746
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 444
Equal in Sodium - 600
Equal in Zinc - 3
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 746
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 444
Equal in Sodium - 600
Equal in Zinc - 3
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.093
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.093
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
Equal in Fats - 30.28
Equal in Water - 41.01
Equal in Other - 3.55
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
Equal in Fats - 30.28
Equal in Water - 41.01
Equal in Other - 3.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.066
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.066
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muenster cheese Monterey Jack
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 0.68g Muenster cheese
Protein 23.41g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.04g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 1.12g 0.68g Muenster cheese
Calories 368kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 1.12g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Calcium 717mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.41mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 468mg 444mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 81mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 600mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 2.81mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.031mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1012IU 769IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 198µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.26mg
Vitamin D 22IU 22IU
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.015mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.093mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 12µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.83µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.5µg
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.315mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.871mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.26mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.139mg 2.037mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.482mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.829mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 96mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.113g 19.066g Monterey Jack
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Monterey Jack
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Muenster cheese
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monterey Jack
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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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.
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/nutrients
  2. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.