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Danish pastry vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between danish pastry and monterey Jack

  • Danish pastry has more manganese, vitamin B1, and iron; however, monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily calcium needs 71% more than danish pastry.
  • Monterey Jack has 32 times less manganese than danish pastry. Danish pastry has 0.351mg of manganese, while monterey Jack has 0.011mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less saturated fat.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of monterey Jack is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 +21%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3090.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2031.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.1%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2050.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +465.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +315%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +5370.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +206%
Contains more FatsFats +38.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +136.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 -64.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Danish pastry Monterey Jack
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Danish pastry Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Calcium 35mg 746mg 71%
Saturated fat 6.794g 19.066g 56%
Phosphorus 108mg 444mg 48%
Protein 8g 24.48g 33%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.83µg 26%
Cholesterol 23mg 89mg 22%
Zinc 0.7mg 3mg 21%
Vitamin A 35µg 198µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.015mg 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.011mg 15%
Iron 1.8mg 0.72mg 14%
Fats 21.9g 30.28g 13%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.093mg 12%
Carbs 37.2g 0.68g 12%
Folate 60µg 18µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.899g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.39mg 10%
Sodium 417mg 600mg 8%
Selenium 18.9µg 14.5µg 8%
Copper 0.089mg 0.032mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 8.751g 6%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.5µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin D 2IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.079mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.21mg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.26mg 1%
Potassium 98mg 81mg 1%
Calories 374kcal 373kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 6.95g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.859mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.