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Monterey Jack vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monterey Jack and Chayote

  • Monterey Jack is richer than Chayote in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 95% higher.
  • Chayote contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Chayote, fruit, 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 +4288.2%
Contains more Iron +111.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +2366.7%
Contains more Zinc +305.4%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +284.4%
Contains more Manganese +1618.2%
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 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +4288.2%
Contains more Iron +111.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +2366.7%
Contains more Zinc +305.4%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +284.4%
Contains more Manganese +1618.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +64%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
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% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +64%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2885.4%
Contains more Fats +23192.3%
Contains more Other +1083.3%
Contains more Carbs +563.2%
Contains more Water +129.8%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +2885.4%
Contains more Fats +23192.3%
Contains more Other +1083.3%
Contains more Carbs +563.2%
Contains more Water +129.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1477.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1477.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 Chayote
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 24.48g 0.82g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.13g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 373kcal 19kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 1.66g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 746mg 17mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.34mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 18mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 125mg Chayote
Sodium 600mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 3mg 0.74mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.011mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.12mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.029mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.076mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.04mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.044mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.077mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.039mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.001mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.047mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.063mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.015mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.01g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.057g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Chayote
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
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.