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Monterey Jack vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between monterey Jack and chinook salmon

  • Monterey Jack has more calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 85% more than monterey Jack.
  • Chinook salmon contains 27 times less calcium than monterey Jack. Monterey Jack contains 746mg of calcium, while chinook salmon contains 28mg.
  • Chinook salmon has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of monterey Jack is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2564.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +435.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +351.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +523.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.8%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10701.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +484.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +245.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.4%

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +126.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-175.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60%
~equal in Protein ~25.72g

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.1%

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 Chinook salmon
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 2.87µg 85%
Saturated fat 19.066g 3.214g 72%
Calcium 746mg 28mg 72%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 10.045mg 62%
Selenium 14.5µg 46.8µg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.462mg 29%
Fats 30.28g 13.38g 26%
Sodium 600mg 60mg 23%
Magnesium 27mg 122mg 23%
Zinc 3mg 0.56mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.154mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.865mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 2.662g 12%
Potassium 81mg 505mg 12%
Phosphorus 444mg 371mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 5.742g 8%
Calories 373kcal 231kcal 7%
Vitamin A 198µg 149µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Folate 18µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.053mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.044mg 2%
Protein 24.48g 25.72g 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.91mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Cholesterol 89mg 85mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.68g 0g 0%
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.