Crouton vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crouton and monterey Jack?
- Crouton is higher in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate, yet monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
- Crouton has 58 times more vitamin B3 than monterey Jack. While crouton has 5.439mg of vitamin B3, monterey Jack has only 0.093mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in crouton is lower.
- The glycemic index of monterey Jack is lower.
We used Croutons, plain and Cheese, monterey types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +409.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4445.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +881.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +237.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +286.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4053.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5748.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +203.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10708.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +358.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +645.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
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 | -92.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +186.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 19.066g | 80% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 746mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.015mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 444mg | 47% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.72mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 14.5µg | 42% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 30.28g | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.83µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.093mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Folate | 132µg | 18µg | 29% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 24.48g | 25% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 0.68g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.011mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 3mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.032mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 8.751g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.39mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 600mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.899g | 2% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 373kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 124mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 2.344mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 2.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 1.289mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.556g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals