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Powdered milk vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Powdered milk and Monterey Jack?

  • Powdered milk is richer than Monterey Jack in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Choline, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 101% more.
  • Powdered milk has 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Monterey Jack. While Powdered milk has 0.283mg of Vitamin B1, Monterey Jack has only 0.015mg.

We used Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Cheese, monterey types 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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
Contains more Calcium +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +1542%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Monterey Jack
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +1542%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains more Iron +53.2%

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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
10
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2
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
Contains more Vitamin A +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +594.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +981.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.3%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Monterey Jack
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 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +594.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +981.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.3%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
Contains more Carbs +5550%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Water +1560.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Monterey Jack
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 +5550%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Water +1560.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.2%
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Monterey Jack
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 0.68g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 24.48g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 38.42g 0.68g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 373kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Calcium 912mg 746mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 85mg 27mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 444mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 81mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 600mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg 3mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.032mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 14.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 769IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 198µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.26mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.015mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.39mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.093mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.21mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.079mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 18µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.83µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.315mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg 0.871mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg 1.519mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg 2.344mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg 2.037mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg 0.641mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.762mg 1.635mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 97mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 16.742g 19.066g Powdered milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Powdered milk 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
93%
Powdered milk
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.324g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.