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Monterey Jack vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between monterey Jack and candy bar

  • Monterey Jack has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11763% more.
  • Candy bar is lower in cholesterol.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index than monterey Jack.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey and Candies, peanut bar.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +856.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +307.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +402.5%
Contains more IronIron +34.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2318.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11200%

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.
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%
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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193570.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2463.1%
Contains more OtherOther +97.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6870.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1084.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monterey Jack Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Monterey Jack Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 153mg 11763%
Copper 0.032mg 0.774mg 82%
Calcium 746mg 78mg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 10.65g 65%
Saturated fat 19.066g 4.678g 65%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.243mg 54%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 7.922mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 4.1mg 26%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 16.721g 20%
Magnesium 27mg 110mg 20%
Phosphorus 444mg 308mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.14mg 19%
Sodium 600mg 156mg 19%
Protein 24.48g 15.5g 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.7µg 18%
Carbs 0.68g 47.4g 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Folate 18µg 75µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.83mg 12%
Potassium 81mg 407mg 10%
Zinc 3mg 3.94mg 9%
Calories 373kcal 522kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg 7%
Fats 30.28g 33.7g 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Iron 0.72mg 0.97mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 29.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 0.68g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Candy bar
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
26%
Monterey Jack
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.388g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.