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Hot chocolate vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot chocolate and Monterey Jack

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12 in Monterey Jack is higher than in Hot chocolate.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 88% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade 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.
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +554.4%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Zinc +376.2%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +554.4%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains more Zinc +376.2%
Contains more Selenium +437%

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 D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
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 D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1479.4%
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Protein +595.5%
Contains more Fats +1194%
Contains more Other +273.7%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 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 +1479.4%
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Protein +595.5%
Contains more Fats +1194%
Contains more Other +273.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1192.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +970.2%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1192.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +970.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 0.68g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 2.34g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 10.74g 0.68g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.42mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 105mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 197mg 81mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 600mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.103mg 0.032mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 176IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 45IU 22IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.6µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.015mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.093mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.21mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 5µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.095mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.169mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.305mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.215mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.076mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.201mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.067mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 8mg 89mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 1.431g 19.066g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Monterey Jack
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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
16%
Hot chocolate
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.