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Spelt vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between spelt and monterey Jack

  • Spelt has more manganese, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, monterey Jack is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Spelt covers your daily manganese needs 129% more than monterey Jack.
  • Spelt has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of spelt is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spelt, uncooked 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.
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +403.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +379%
Contains more IronIron +516.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1496.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27018.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2663%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.9%
~equal in Zinc ~3mg

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.
Spelt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +408.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 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 CarbsCarbs +10222.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more FatsFats +1146.1%
Contains more WaterWater +272.1%
Contains more OtherOther +98.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
66% 30% 3%
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 -97.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1866.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Monterey Jack
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Spelt Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Manganese 2.983mg 0.011mg 129%
Saturated fat 0.406g 19.066g 85%
Calcium 27mg 746mg 72%
Copper 0.511mg 0.032mg 53%
Iron 4.44mg 0.72mg 47%
Fats 2.43g 30.28g 43%
Fiber 10.7g 0g 43%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.093mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.015mg 29%
Sodium 8mg 600mg 26%
Magnesium 136mg 27mg 26%
Carbs 70.19g 0.68g 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.39mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 8.751g 21%
Protein 14.57g 24.48g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.21mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.079mg 12%
Potassium 388mg 81mg 9%
Folate 45µg 18µg 7%
Phosphorus 401mg 444mg 6%
Selenium 11.7µg 14.5µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.26mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Zinc 3.28mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.899g 2%
Calories 338kcal 373kcal 2%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 2.5µg 1%
Net carbs 59.49g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 6.82g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.859mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Spelt
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.