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Avocado vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Avocado and Monterey Jack

  • Avocado has more Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% more.
  • Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 +498.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +1190.9%
Contains more Calcium +6116.7%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.8%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +498.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +1190.9%
Contains more Calcium +6116.7%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.8%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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 E +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +561.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +740%
Contains more Vitamin A +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
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 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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 E +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +561.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +740%
Contains more Vitamin A +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1154.4%
Contains more Water +78.6%
Contains more Protein +1124%
Contains more Fats +106.5%
Contains more Other +124.7%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +1154.4%
Contains more Water +78.6%
Contains more Protein +1124%
Contains more Fats +106.5%
Contains more Other +124.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 0.68g Avocado
Protein 2g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 14.66g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 8.53g 0.68g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Fiber 6.7g 0g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.55mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 485mg 81mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 600mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.19mg 0.032mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.011mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 146IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.26mg Avocado
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.015mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.093mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.21mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.079mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 18µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 21µg 2.5µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.073mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.143mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.132mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.038mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.107mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.049mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 19.066g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 8.751g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.899g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
35%
Avocado
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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.

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.