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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 B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -30.5%
Contains more Copper +178.1%
Contains more Manganese +3090.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Contains more Calcium +2031.4%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -30.5%
Contains more Copper +178.1%
Contains more Manganese +3090.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Contains more Calcium +2031.4%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%

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 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2050.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +176%
Contains more Vitamin A +500.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2050.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +176%
Contains more Vitamin A +500.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5370.6%
Contains more Protein +206%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Other +136.7%
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 Carbs +5370.6%
Contains more Protein +206%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Other +136.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.4%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium 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 Danish pastry Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 0.68g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 21.9g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 37.2g 0.68g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 373kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Fiber 1g 0g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 1.8mg 0.72mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 108mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 98mg 81mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 600mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.089mg 0.032mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.011mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 14.5µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.015mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.093mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.21mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 60µg 18µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.5µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.293mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.644mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.43mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.174mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.412mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.205mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 23mg 89mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 19.066g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 8.751g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.899g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Danish pastry Monterey Jack
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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
23%
Danish pastry
27%
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 contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
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.