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Yolk vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yolk and monterey Jack

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate, and iron; however, monterey Jack is richer in calcium.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 332% more than monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack has 53 times less choline than yolk. Yolk has 820.2mg of choline, while monterey Jack has 15.4mg.
  • Monterey Jack contains less cholesterol.
  • Monterey Jack has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of monterey Jack is 27, while the glycemic index of yolk is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
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 PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more IronIron +279.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +478.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%

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.
Yolk
10
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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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 AVitamin A +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +343%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +134.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +711.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +5226%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +257.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 +427.9%
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +108.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 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 -49.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +367.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 89mg 332%
Choline 820.2mg 15.4mg 146%
Selenium 56µg 14.5µg 75%
Calcium 129mg 746mg 62%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.21mg 56%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.83µg 47%
Saturated fat 9.551g 19.066g 43%
Folate 146µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin D 218IU 22IU 25%
Iron 2.73mg 0.72mg 25%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.6µg 24%
Sodium 48mg 600mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.899g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.079mg 21%
Vitamin A 381µg 198µg 20%
Protein 15.86g 24.48g 17%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.26mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.015mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.39mg 11%
Phosphorus 390mg 444mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 8.751g 7%
Zinc 2.3mg 3mg 6%
Fats 26.54g 30.28g 6%
Magnesium 5mg 27mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.032mg 5%
Calories 322kcal 373kcal 3%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.5µg 2%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.011mg 2%
Potassium 109mg 81mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.093mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.859mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
114%
Yolk
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 996mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.