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Monterey Jack vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Chicken fingers?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E .
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 83% higher.
  • Monterey Jack has 66 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicken fingers. Monterey Jack has 198µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicken fingers have 3µg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, monterey and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
4
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6
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Calcium +4288.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +322.5%
Contains more Potassium +360.5%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +1972.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.73
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Monterey Jack
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +4288.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +322.5%
Contains more Potassium +360.5%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +1972.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.73
Equal in Magnesium - 28

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.
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
4
:
8
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Vitamin A +6890.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8735.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +492.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +220%
Equal in Folate - 19
Monterey Jack
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%
Chicken fingers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +6890.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8735.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +492.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +220%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
3
:
2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +2436.8%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Monterey Jack
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Chicken fingers
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +2436.8%
Contains more Water +13.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
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2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +543.3%
Monterey Jack
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +543.3%

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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Protein 24.48g 19.22g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 13.95g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Calories 373kcal 271kcal Monterey Jack
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.5g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 746mg 17mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 0.73mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 444mg 282mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 600mg 769mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 0.71mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.011mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 14.5µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 769IU 11IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 3µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 22IU 7IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.179mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 18µg 19µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.16µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.222mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.803mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.845mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 1.553mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 1.616mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.518mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 1.635mg 0.908mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.655mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 48mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 4.83g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Chicken fingers
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
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.