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Guava vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Guava and Monterey Jack

  • Guava is richer in Vitamin C, yet Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Guava is 254% higher.
  • Guava contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Guavas, common, raw 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.
Guava
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
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 +414.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +618.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1263.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4044.4%
Contains more IronIron +176.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1204.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1010%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%

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.
Guava
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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 761% 37% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
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% 46% 5.2% 18% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1065.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
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3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 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 +2005.9%
Contains more WaterWater +97%
Contains more ProteinProtein +860%
Contains more FatsFats +3087.4%
Contains more OtherOther +157.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
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36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9958.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Monterey Jack Opinion
Calories 68kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Protein 2.55g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 0.95g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 228.3mg 0mg Guava
Net carbs 8.92g 0.68g Guava
Carbs 14.32g 0.68g Guava
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Guava
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Calcium 18mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 417mg 81mg Guava
Iron 0.26mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Sugar 8.92g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Fiber 5.4g 0g Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0.032mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 40mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 2mg 600mg Guava
Vitamin A 624IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.26mg Guava
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.15mg 0.011mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.015mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.093mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.21mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.079mg Guava
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.5µg Guava
Folate 49µg 18µg Guava
Choline 7.6mg 15.4mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 0.272g 19.066g Guava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.899g Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.096mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.093mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.171mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.072mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.016mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.087mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.022mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava 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
74%
Guava
25%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.