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Monterey Jack vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between monterey Jack and chestnut?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% higher.
  • Chestnut contains less cholesterol.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than chestnut.

We used Cheese, monterey and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types in this comparison.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1521.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +782.7%
Contains more IronIron +140.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1375%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7663.6%

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +686%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1124%
Contains more FatsFats +2094.2%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3982.4%
Contains more WaterWater +66.2%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1738.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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 Chestnut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chestnut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.26g 85%
Calcium 746mg 46mg 70%
Phosphorus 444mg 99mg 49%
Copper 0.032mg 0.472mg 49%
Protein 24.48g 2g 45%
Fats 30.28g 1.38g 44%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.854mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 3mg 0.25mg 25%
Sodium 600mg 27mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.104mg 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 1µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.476g 21%
Potassium 81mg 715mg 19%
Iron 0.72mg 1.73mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.233mg 12%
Calories 373kcal 131kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.148mg 11%
Carbs 0.68g 27.76g 9%
Magnesium 27mg 54mg 6%
Folate 18µg 38µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.731mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.316mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.545g 2%
Net carbs 0.68g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.