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Liver vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Liver and Monterey Jack?

  • Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper, yet Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 743% higher.
  • Liver has 27 times more Vitamin A RAE than Monterey Jack. Liver has 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Monterey Jack has 198µg.
  • Monterey Jack contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Cheese, monterey 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 Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +124%
Contains more Copper +1881.3%
Contains more Manganese +2627.3%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%
Contains more Calcium +7360%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +124%
Contains more Copper +1881.3%
Contains more Manganese +2627.3%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%
Contains more Calcium +7360%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +2240.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8969.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +621.5%
Contains more Folate +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2149.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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 +2240.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8969.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +621.5%
Contains more Folate +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2149.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +452.9%
Contains more Water +56.8%
Contains more Fats +588.2%
Contains more Other +136.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +452.9%
Contains more Water +56.8%
Contains more Fats +588.2%
Contains more Other +136.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1289%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1289%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0.68g Liver
Protein 26.02g 24.48g Liver
Fats 4.4g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 3.76g 0.68g Liver
Calories 165kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Liver
Calcium 10mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 17.92mg 0.72mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 241mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 150mg 81mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 600mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 3mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.032mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.011mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 14.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 769IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 198µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.015mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.39mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.093mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.21mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.079mg Liver
Folate 163µg 18µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.83µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.315mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.871mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.319mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.007mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.645mg 0.641mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.607mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.708mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 355mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 1.41g 19.066g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.899g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver 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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.