Safflower vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between safflower and monterey Jack?
- Safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, iron, and folate, yet monterey Jack is richer in calcium.
- Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 191% higher.
- Safflower has 183 times more manganese than monterey Jack. Safflower has 2.014mg of manganese, while monterey Jack has 0.011mg.
- Safflower contains less saturated fat.
We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1207.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +748.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +580.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +5359.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +68.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18209.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +856.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +7653.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2355.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1819% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1381% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +788.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6500% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 1.747mg | 0.032mg | 191% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 0.899g | 182% |
Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.015mg | 96% |
Manganese | 2.014mg | 0.011mg | 87% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.079mg | 84% |
Magnesium | 353mg | 27mg | 78% |
Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0.21mg | 76% |
Saturated fat | 3.682g | 19.066g | 70% |
Calcium | 78mg | 746mg | 67% |
Iron | 4.9mg | 0.72mg | 52% |
Folate | 160µg | 18µg | 36% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.83µg | 35% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
Phosphorus | 644mg | 444mg | 29% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
Sodium | 3mg | 600mg | 26% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 198µg | 22% |
Zinc | 5.05mg | 3mg | 19% |
Potassium | 687mg | 81mg | 18% |
Protein | 16.18g | 24.48g | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 0.093mg | 14% |
Fats | 38.45g | 30.28g | 13% |
Carbs | 34.29g | 0.68g | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.848g | 8.751g | 10% |
Calories | 517kcal | 373kcal | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
Net carbs | 34.29g | 0.68g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.586mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.154mg | 2.344mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.534mg | 2.037mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 1.289mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.025mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.18 g
Fats:
38.45 g
Carbs:
34.29 g
Water:
5.62 g
Other:
5.46 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4942.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +629.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.223 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3039.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.5% |