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Crab vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab and Monterey Jack?

  • Crab is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Crab's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% higher.
  • Crab has 30 times more Vitamin B3 than Monterey Jack. Crab has 2.747mg of Vitamin B3, while Monterey Jack has 0.093mg.
  • Crab contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Cheese, monterey types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +219.8%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +2443.8%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Contains more Calcium +719.8%
Contains more Iron +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.7%
Equal in Sodium - 600
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +219.8%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +2443.8%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Contains more Calcium +719.8%
Contains more Iron +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.7%
Equal in Sodium - 600

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.
Crab
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +374.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +301.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +38350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 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 E +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +374.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +301.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +38350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +94.3%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +3991.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +110.1%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 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 Water +94.3%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +3991.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +110.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6683.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.4%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6683.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Protein 17.88g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 0.74g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Calories 83kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0g 0.5g Crab
Calcium 91mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.5mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 36mg 27mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 259mg 81mg Crab
Sodium 563mg 600mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 3mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.032mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.011mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 14.5µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.26mg Crab
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.015mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.093mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.21mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.079mg Crab
Folate 51µg 18µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0.83µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.727mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 1.307mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 1.386mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.452mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.806mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.393mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 97mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Trans Fat 0.014g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 0.201g 19.066g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.899g Monterey Jack
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab 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
56%
Crab
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.865g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab 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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.