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Marinara sauce vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Marinara sauce and Monterey Jack

  • Marinara sauce has more Vitamin B3, while Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% higher.
  • Monterey Jack contains 42 times less Vitamin B3 than Marinara sauce. Marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of Vitamin B3, while Monterey Jack contains 0.093mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Marinara sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 Potassium +293.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +1145.5%
Contains more Calcium +2663%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1205.9%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Selenium +1218.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +293.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +1145.5%
Contains more Calcium +2663%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1205.9%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Selenium +1218.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.72

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 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +456%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.3%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
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 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +456%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.3%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1085.3%
Contains more Water +113.1%
Contains more Protein +1636.2%
Contains more Fats +1945.9%
Contains more Other +113.9%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +1085.3%
Contains more Water +113.1%
Contains more Protein +1636.2%
Contains more Fats +1945.9%
Contains more Other +113.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2221.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2221.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 0.68g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 1.48g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 8.06g 0.68g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 5.5g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Fiber 1.8g 0g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.78mg 0.72mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 34mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 319mg 81mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 600mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.081mg 0.032mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg 0.011mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 650IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.26mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.015mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.093mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.079mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 13.9µg 2.5µg Marinara sauce
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 2mg 89mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 19.066g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce 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%
Marinara sauce
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.