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Crackers vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crackers and monterey Jack

  • Crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet monterey Jack is richer in calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 68% higher.
  • Crackers contain 47 times more vitamin B3 than monterey Jack. Crackers contain 4.352mg of vitamin B3, while monterey Jack contains 0.093mg.
  • Crackers contain less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than crackers.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +459.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +225%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4363.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +521.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.4%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +1065.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2672%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +8914.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.7%
Contains more FatsFats +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1206.1%
Contains more OtherOther +42.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 -70.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1361.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.899g 82%
Calcium 120mg 746mg 63%
Saturated fat 5.562g 19.066g 61%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 2.5µg 56%
Iron 4.03mg 0.72mg 41%
Protein 6.64g 24.48g 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.015mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Phosphorus 248mg 444mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.093mg 27%
Zinc 0.49mg 3mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.011mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 61.3g 0.68g 20%
Folate 92µg 18µg 19%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.26mg 18%
Selenium 6.7µg 14.5µg 14%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Copper 0.104mg 0.032mg 8%
Calories 510kcal 373kcal 7%
Fats 26.43g 30.28g 6%
Sodium 726mg 600mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.39mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 8.751g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Magnesium 18mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.079mg 1%
Potassium 118mg 81mg 1%
Choline 9.6mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 59g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.859mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.504g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.