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Muffin vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Monterey Jack different?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Manganese, however, Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 81% higher.
  • Muffin contains 41 times more Manganese than Monterey Jack. While Muffin contains 0.449mg of Manganese, Monterey Jack contains only 0.011mg.
  • Muffin has less Cholesterol.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cheese, monterey are the varieties used 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 Iron +80.6%
Contains more Potassium +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +3981.8%
Contains more Calcium +1595.5%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.1%
Contains more Zinc +710.8%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Potassium +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +3981.8%
Contains more Calcium +1595.5%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.1%
Contains more Zinc +710.8%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin E +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1468%
Contains more Vitamin A +953.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 E +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1468%
Contains more Vitamin A +953.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +7694.1%
Contains more Protein +445.2%
Contains more Fats +88.4%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +139.9%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +7694.1%
Contains more Protein +445.2%
Contains more Fats +88.4%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +139.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +801.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.5%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +801.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 0.68g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 16.07g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 53g 0.68g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 373kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 1.3mg 0.72mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 146mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 121mg 81mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 600mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.06mg 0.032mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.011mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 73IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.26mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.015mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.093mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.21mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 48µg 18µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.5µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.181mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.421mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.199mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.115mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.257mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.128mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 30mg 89mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 2.844g 19.066g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.899g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Monterey Jack
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
28%
Muffin
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

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