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Mars vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mars and monterey Jack?

  • Mars is higher in fiber, yet monterey Jack is higher in calcium and vitamin A.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 66% more.
  • The amount of sugar in monterey Jack is lower.
  • The glycemic index of monterey Jack is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cheese, monterey types in this article.

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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.
Mars
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
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 IronIron +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +728.9%

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.
Mars
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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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 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 +10547.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +472%
Contains more FatsFats +56.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2312.4%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -38.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Calcium 90mg 746mg 66%
Phosphorus 444mg 63%
Protein 4.28g 24.48g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 35%
Saturated fat 11.651g 19.066g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 30%
Zinc 3mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 12mg 89mg 26%
Carbs 72.4g 0.68g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 22%
Sodium 136mg 600mg 20%
Fats 19.32g 30.28g 17%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 6%
Folate 18µg 5%
Calories 475kcal 373kcal 5%
Copper 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Iron 0.86mg 0.72mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Potassium 81mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars 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
0%
Mars
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.415g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.