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Tarragon vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tarragon and Monterey Jack?

  • Monterey Jack has less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin C than Tarragon.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 395% higher.
  • Tarragon contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, tarragon, 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 Calcium +52.7%
Contains more Iron +4386.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1185.2%
Contains more Potassium +3628.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +2015.6%
Contains more Manganese +72327.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +52.7%
Contains more Iron +4386.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1185.2%
Contains more Potassium +3628.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +2015.6%
Contains more Manganese +72327.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950.6%
Contains more Folate +1422.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
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 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950.6%
Contains more Folate +1422.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +7285.3%
Contains more Other +238.9%
Contains more Fats +318.2%
Contains more Water +429.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 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 Carbs +7285.3%
Contains more Other +238.9%
Contains more Fats +318.2%
Contains more Water +429.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1746.2%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1746.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 0.68g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 7.24g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 50.22g 0.68g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 0g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 746mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 0.72mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 27mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 3020mg 81mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 600mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 3mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.032mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.011mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 4200IU 769IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 198µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.015mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.39mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.093mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.079mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 18µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
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 Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 19.066g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.899g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon 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
143%
Tarragon
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.