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Tamarind vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tamarind and monterey Jack?

  • Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1 and iron, yet monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% more.
  • Tamarind has 29 times more vitamin B1 than monterey Jack. While tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, monterey Jack has only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.

We used Tamarinds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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 +240.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +675.3%
Contains more IronIron +288.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +908.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1015.4%

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.
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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1983.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 +9091.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +774.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4946.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4734.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1423.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.272g 19.066g 85%
Calcium 74mg 746mg 67%
Phosphorus 113mg 444mg 47%
Fats 0.6g 30.28g 46%
Protein 2.8g 24.48g 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.015mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Iron 2.8mg 0.72mg 26%
Zinc 0.1mg 3mg 26%
Sodium 28mg 600mg 25%
Selenium 1.3µg 14.5µg 24%
Vitamin A 2µg 198µg 22%
Carbs 62.5g 0.68g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 8.751g 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.39mg 18%
Potassium 628mg 81mg 16%
Magnesium 92mg 27mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.093mg 12%
Calories 239kcal 373kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.899g 6%
Copper 0.086mg 0.032mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.079mg 1%
Folate 14µg 18µg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Monterey Jack
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Tamarind
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack 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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.