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Spread vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spread and Monterey Jack

  • Spread has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Monterey Jack is richer in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 84% more than Spread.
  • Monterey Jack has 7 times less Vitamin E than Spread. Spread has 1.7mg of Vitamin E , while Monterey Jack has 0.26mg.
  • Monterey Jack contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +575%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +575%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%

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.
Spread
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +483.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +392%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 +483.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +392%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +97.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.5%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Water +97.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Protein 0g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 17.1g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Calories 158kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0g 0.5g Spread
Calcium 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 0mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 12mg 81mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 755mg 600mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 4489IU 769IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.26mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B2 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 12.3µg 2.5µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 2.22g 19.066g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.899g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spread 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%
Spread
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.