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Turmeric vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and monterey Jack different?

  • Turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, while monterey Jack is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 860% more than monterey Jack.
  • Turmeric is lower in saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a higher glycemic index (27) than turmeric (0).

Spices, turmeric, ground and Cheese, monterey types were used 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 +670.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2467.9%
Contains more IronIron +7538.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3962.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 EVitamin E +1603.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +436%
Contains more CholineCholine +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~18µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +9773.5%
Contains more OtherOther +99.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.9%
Contains more FatsFats +831.7%
Contains more WaterWater +219.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1849%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.011mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.72mg 679%
Copper 1.3mg 0.032mg 141%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Saturated fat 1.838g 19.066g 78%
Potassium 2080mg 81mg 59%
Calcium 168mg 746mg 58%
Magnesium 208mg 27mg 43%
Fats 3.25g 30.28g 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Protein 9.68g 24.48g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.26mg 28%
Sodium 27mg 600mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Carbs 67.14g 0.68g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 8.751g 21%
Phosphorus 299mg 444mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.39mg 18%
Selenium 6.2µg 14.5µg 15%
Zinc 4.5mg 3mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.5µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.093mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.21mg 7%
Choline 49.2mg 15.4mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.015mg 4%
Calories 312kcal 373kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.079mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Folate 20µg 18µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.899g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.859mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.