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.
| 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.
| 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
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 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 | -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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.