Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

French fries vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between French fries and Monterey Jack

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, however, Monterey Jack is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 84% more than French fries.
  • French fries have 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Monterey Jack. While French fries have 0.372mg of Vitamin B6, Monterey Jack has only 0.079mg.
  • French fries have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheese, monterey.

Infographic

French fries vs Monterey Jack infographic
Infographic link

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 +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +614.8%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Copper +287.5%
Contains more Manganese +2145.5%
Contains more Calcium +4044.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.2%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +614.8%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Copper +287.5%
Contains more Manganese +2145.5%
Contains more Calcium +4044.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.2%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin E +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +348%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +348%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5994.1%
Contains more Protein +613.7%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Other +91.9%
Equal in Water - 41.01
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +5994.1%
Contains more Protein +613.7%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Other +91.9%
Equal in Water - 41.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 0.68g French fries
Protein 3.43g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 14.73g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 41.44g 0.68g French fries
Calories 312kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.3g 0.5g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.81mg 0.72mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 27mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 579mg 81mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 600mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.124mg 0.032mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.011mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 0IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.26mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.015mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.093mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.21mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.079mg French fries
Folate 30µg 18µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.5µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 2.336g 19.066g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.899g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Monterey Jack
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
27%
French fries
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.