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Monterey Jack vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Monterey Jack and Cashew

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Cashew has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 240% more.
  • Cashew is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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 Calcium +1916.2%
Contains more Iron +827.8%
Contains more Magnesium +981.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.6%
Contains more Potassium +714.8%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Copper +6759.4%
Contains more Manganese +14945.5%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +1916.2%
Contains more Iron +827.8%
Contains more Magnesium +981.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.6%
Contains more Potassium +714.8%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Copper +6759.4%
Contains more Manganese +14945.5%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%

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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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1041.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.8%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1264%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1041.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.8%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1264%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Water +688.7%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Fats +44.8%
Contains more Carbs +4339.7%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Water +688.7%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Fats +44.8%
Contains more Carbs +4339.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +772.6%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +772.6%

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 Cashew
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 24.48g 18.22g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 0.68g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 373kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 0.5g 5.91g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 746mg 37mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 27mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 444mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 81mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 600mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 3mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.032mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.011mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 14.5µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 769IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.058mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 18µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.287mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.688mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.789mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 1.472mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.928mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.362mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.951mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 1.094mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.456mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 19.066g 7.783g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Cashew
Low Fats diet ok
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
27%
Monterey Jack
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.